Editor’s note: This article continues our four-part series written by Mr. Santosh Khadsare, our guest digital forensics expert from New Delhi, India, based upon his recent LinkedIn series, #25Days25Questions. Part 1 and Part 2 have been published. More about … Read more
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Forensic Focus Legal Update September 2020: Evidence, Experts, And Due Diligence
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed many of the gears in justice systems the world over, as courts postponed jury trials, experimented with virtual juries and hearings, and weighed prison conditions against public safety.
Qualifying A Digital Forensic Expert In Court (Voir Dire)
Most digital forensic practitioners possess an analytical mind. One of the reasons we become interested in the field is because we work to whittle down the digital elements of the case to try and present a clearer picture of the … Read more
Forensic Focus Legal Update: The COVID-19 Edition
When employers worldwide instituted remote-work policies to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the impact to entire criminal justice systems — from law enforcement to evidence processing through the courts — was profound.
Digital evidence examiners in … Read more
Forensic Focus Legal Update December 2019 – Part II: Search And Seizure
by Christa Miller
In cooperation with the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, Forensic Focus offers a quarterly roundup of the latest legal developments around digital forensic evidence.
Comprising … Read more
Forensic Focus Legal Update December 2019 – Part I
by Christa Miller
In cooperation with the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, Forensic Focus is proud to offer a quarterly roundup of the latest legal developments around digital … Read more
From Crime To Court: Review Principles For UK Disclosure
by Hans Henseler
UK Law Enforcement agencies are facing significant challenges related to digital evidence disclosure in criminal prosecution cases. Suspects who are charged with a crime must have access to all relevant evidence to ensure a fair trial, even … Read more
Facebook’s Privacy Manifesto: What Does It Mean For Digital Forensic Investigations?
by Christa Miller, Forensic Focus
Mark Zuckerberg’s new “privacy manifesto” for Facebook marks not just a pivot in terms of how the social network shapes modern-day communication. It also marks what The Verge’s Casey Newton called “the end of the … Read more
Opinion: Is ISO17025 The Right Standard For Digital Forensics?
by Rich2005
Standardisation is currently the subject of animated discussion among digital forensic examiners worldwide. In this opinion piece, Rich2005 looks at the challenges of the ISO17025 standard for digital forensics and why it might not be the best choice … Read more