Case Study: Simpson Grierson achieves streamlined metadata cleaning and stronger data-privacy compliance with DocsCorp's cleanDocs

How Simpson Grierson improved and streamlined its metadata cleaning

Simpson Grierson, one of New Zealand’s leading full‑service commercial law firms with over 330 staff across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, faced stronger data‑privacy rules (including proposed mandatory breach notification under the Privacy Act) and needed reliable metadata cleaning—particularly to remove cross‑references—while reducing interruptions for staff. The firm chose DocsCorp’s cleanDocs to replace its incumbent tool and consolidate vendors.

DocsCorp implemented cleanDocs with customizable, department‑level cleaning policies, integration with the firm’s workflows (and other DocsCorp products), and plans to add recipient‑checking to reduce accidental disclosures. The result: accurate removal of metadata (including cross‑references), improved performance and fewer interruptions, “far fewer calls to Service Desk,” greater user confidence, and reduced risk of data breaches and regulatory fines—helping Simpson Grierson comply with evolving privacy requirements.

Simpson Grierson

Valerie Fogg

Information Services Director