Which of the following is NOT a criterion for data within the scope of eDiscovery?

The correct answer is D. Archive. The legal standard for eDiscovery scope is defined by three criteria: Possession, Custody, and Control (often abbreviated as PCC). A party must produce data if they possess it, have custody of it, or have the legal right to control it. 'Archive' is a storage method or data…

Submitted by parkjh· Apr 18, 2026Legal, Risk and Compliance

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APossession
BCustody
CControl
DArchive

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B
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D
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Explanation

The legal standard for eDiscovery scope is defined by three criteria: Possession, Custody, and Control (often abbreviated as PCC). A party must produce data if they possess it, have custody of it, or have the legal right to control it. 'Archive' is a storage method or data state, not a legal criterion used to determine whether data falls within eDiscovery scope. Data in an archive may still be subject to eDiscovery if it meets the PCC criteria.

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