Millions of Internet users log onto sites such as MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn every day to chronicle the intimate details of their personal and professional lives, promote their business or “find a friend.” These online interactive sites allow users to create profiles that include pictures and private information for the entire world to view. These sites create a virtual gold mine of discoverable information that may have a devastating impact on a business’ reputation or the outcome of litigation. As a result, employers and litigators alike are left to wonder whether social networking sites will become the next frontier for electronic discovery.
