Chain of Custody

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Law

E-Discovery

A process used to maintain and document the chronological history of electronic evidence. A chain of custody ensures that the data presented is 'as originally acquired' and has not been altered prior to admission into evidence. An electronic chain of custody link should be maintained between all electronic data and its original physical media throughout the production process. Also: Documentation and testimony regarding the possession, movement, handling and location of evidence from the time it is obta

a process used to maintain and document the chronological history of electronic evidence. A chain-of-custody ensures that the data presented is "as originally acquired" and has not been altered prior to admission into evidence. RenewData maintains an electronic chain-of-custody link between all electronic data and its original physical media throughout the production process.

A process used to maintain and document the chronological history of electronic evidence. A chain-of-custody ensures that the data presented is "as originally acquired" and has not been altered prior to admission into evidence.

Law

Forensic Science

a record of individuals who have had physical possession of the evidence.

Technology

Records Management

document or paper trail showing the succession of offices or persons having seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical and electronic evidence

Technology

Security

A process that tracks the movement of evidence through its collection, safeguarding, and analysis lifecycle by documenting each person who handled the evidence, the date/time it was collected or transferred, and the purpose for the transfer.

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