October 2020
Technology Law Update

Be Wary of Audit Tools Promoted by Software Auditors
It should not be surprising when a vendor requesting an audit suggests or even requires the use of an automated tool to assist with the discovery process. Problems arise, however, when the auditor insists on the use of a particular tool (often, a tool that is owned and made available by the auditor).
Prioritizing and Resolving Multiple
Software Audits
A software audit may come in many forms, ranging from an offer for a free Software Asset Management (SAM) engagement to a direct audit from a software publisher or its representative organization, such as the Business Software Alliance (BSA) or Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). The following are important steps in managing and resolving simultaneous audit inquiries.
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