Patent ID: 7587418
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method to manage data located on networked devices, comprising: replicating objects residing on the devices as part of a data loss protection process, the objects being one of a file, a document, a record, a table, or a database, the devices including at least a governance client and a storage device; collecting information about at least one of the objects or the devices, the collected information including attributes of the devices, policies for managing the objects on the devices and usage statistics of the objects; receiving input on desired information governance policies and outcomes; and analyzing the replicated objects, collected information and received input to determine an information governance action, the information governance action associated with a desired information governance policy defining how the objects residing on the various devices are governed, the information governance action including: wherein the analyzing the replicated data objects further comprises: