The Smart Lawyer’s Guide to Digital Forensics

It’s a digital world and your next investigation may just depend on knowing how to navigate it effectively. The term "digital forensics" was originally used as a synonym for "computer forensics" but has expanded to cover investigation of all devices capable of storing digital data.?Since the topic of digital forensics is a bit of a question mark with some attorneys, we sat down with legal investigations expert Tim Santoni, Santoni Worldwide, to talk about this area:

Who can effectively do it? Legally??

Digital forensics (for all electronically stored information- ESI) should be done by professional who has the necessary certifications and technology. In order for the evidence to hold up in court, a licensed investigator or licensed investigations firm should be involved. The forensic tools used by certified forensics professionals allow for a defensible copy of the information to not be altered or tampered with.

When is it used in cases??

It is often used in these situations:?

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