Legal and Regulatory Considerations

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Evidence collection must comply with legal requirements:

Key Legal Concepts:

  • Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: Determines collection boundaries
  • Consent: When required for collection
  • Warrant Requirements: Law enforcement involvement
  • Cross-Border Data Transfer: International considerations
  • Attorney-Client Privilege: Protected communications

Regulatory Frameworks:

  • GDPR: Data protection and breach notification
  • HIPAA: Healthcare data requirements
  • PCI-DSS: Payment card data handling
  • SOX: Financial data retention
  • FERPA: Educational records protection