All while following stringent guidelines and a plethora of privacy, communications and public safety laws that affect digital forensics. (Easttom, 2014)
There are many ways a computer forensics specialist can help the private and public sectors alike. Many companies, law firms, prosecutors, schools, data recovery companies, insurance companies and individuals require computer forensics for assistance in gathering information related to embezzlement, sexual harassment, discrimination, fraud, theft of physical property, theft of intellectual property, network or computer intrusions, employment disputes and inappropriate use of company email and internet. (Easttom,