public sector and private sector Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the two main categories of digital investigations?
Public-sector investigations and private-sector investigations.
What is the focus of public-sector digital investigations?
Criminal investigations and prosecution by government agencies.
Which agencies conduct public-sector investigations?
Municipal, county, state/provincial police departments, and federal law enforcement agencies.
What legal restrictions must public-sector digital investigators follow in the U.S.?
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
What does the Fourth Amendment protect?
It protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants based on probable cause.
What is the Canadian equivalent to the U.S. Fourth Amendment in digital investigations?
Article 8 in the Charter of Rights of Canada.
What organization provides updates on computer search and seizure laws in the U.S.?
The Department of Justice (DOJ).
What is the focus of private-sector digital investigations?
Policy violations, such as non-compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Can private-sector investigations become criminal cases?
Yes, especially in cases like corporate espionage.
How can digital evidence transition between civil and criminal cases?
By following good forensic procedures, which ensure evidence is admissible in both types of cases.
