Legal and Privacy Considerations

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Network forensics must balance investigation needs with privacy requirements:

Key Considerations:

  • Employee privacy expectations
  • Regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
  • Data retention policies
  • Cross-border data transfers
  • Attorney-client privilege
  • Healthcare data (HIPAA)

Best Practices:

  1. Minimize data collection scope
  2. Implement access controls
  3. Document legal authority
  4. Establish retention schedules
  5. Ensure secure storage
  6. Plan for legal holds