Loss Of Evidence

Preserving and maintaining evidence in a forensic lab that was collected at a scene is crucial when conducting an investigation. A device that is suspected to contain digital evidence should be packaged in a proper way; it should be packaged based on sizes and sensitivity. Collection process should be documented by using photograph or video camera at the scene. Storage drives should be well labelled to indicated details such as the date, time and location where it was collected and the nature of the case to be investigated. This will prevent mix-up of evidence and loss of evidence. To prevent contamination of thumb drives, it should be packaged in clean a dry place to prevent it from rusts. It should also be put in a protective bag to prevent any potential damage and alteration of data that might arise as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). A major cause of damage in computer components is the ESD, and it is …show more content…
My opinion has been that the intellectual property infringement which is on the rise globally must be dealt, and suspects must be prosecuted. This could be achieved by having private experts and law enforcers working together. I always recommend that forensic experts should involve law enforcement in a situation where search warrant and arrest warrant are necessary. I believe by having computer forensics expert witness working with police, they can make a lot of difference in the admissibility and acceptance of the evidence in the court of law in the cases of trade secrets and intellectual property violation. The work of a company forensic expert is to detect and prevent computer aided attacks; they should also ensure that digital evidence that is submitted to court in an event of prosecution is credible. A forensic experts can assist the attorney to explain to court on how obtaining forensic images on a digital device is crucial in solving source code