What is the purpose of the Entity object?

The Entity object is designed to serve as the central repository for metadata related to people and organizations within the Relativity environment. This includes storing detailed information about individuals, such as their roles, affiliations, and relationships with other entities. By centralizing this metadata, organizations can effectively manage and track the interactions and statuses of these entities throughout their operations, ensuring consistency and accessibility of relevant information across the workspace.

In contrast, managing user permissions pertains to specific access controls rather than overarching metadata management. Archiving completed cases involves data storage and retrieval rather than focusing on the ongoing metadata about people and organizations. Handling data processing workflows is a functional aspect distinct from the role of the Entity object, which primarily focuses on relational data tracking rather than workflow management. This distinction emphasizes the Entity object’s critical role in relational data management within the platform.