Non-Technical Manipulation of Digital Data

Abstract

This paper investigates basic issues related to the use of digital evidence in courts. In particular, it analyzes the basic legal test of authenticity of evidence with respect to an e-mail tool that can be used to manipulate evidence. The paper also examines the experiences and perceptions of U.S. state judicial officers regarding digital evidence, and reviews case law on how such evidence might be tested in the courts. Finally, it considers ethical and social issues raised by digital evidence and the mitigation of problems related to digital evidence. © 2006 International Federation for Information Processing.