Required Documentation

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Required Documentation

  • Collection:

    • Date, time, location
    • Collector identification
    • Collection methods
    • Tools used with versions

  • Transfer:

    • Every handoff documented
    • Purpose of transfer
    • Recipient acknowledgment
    • Secure transport method

  • Storage:

    • Access controls
    • Environmental conditions
    • Integrity verification
    • Audit logs

  • Analysis:

    • Analyst identification
    • Tools and methods
    • Working copies only
    • Original preservation

**Legal Standards for Digital Evidence**:
1. **Authenticity**: Prove evidence is what it claims to be
2. **Reliability**: Demonstrate accurate collection methods
3. **Integrity**: Show no tampering occurred
4. **Best Evidence**: Provide originals when possible
5. **Hearsay Exceptions**: Business records, system logs