The April 2022 Aite-Novarica Group report on Digital Forensics and the Law explores the legal and procedural aspects of handling digital evidence. It covers the history and standards of digital forensics, preservation orders, search warrants, the best evidence rule, chain of custody, spoliation, and Fourth Amendment rights. The report addresses admissibility, expert testimony, consultant-client privilege, and state-specific laws. It also profiles forensic toolkits, vendors, associations, firms, and certifications, emphasizing the need for proper processes and tools to ensure digital evidence remains reliable, admissible, and legally defensible.

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