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Hello students, chain of custody refers to the logical sequence that records the sequence of custody, control, transfer, analysis and disposition of physical or electronic evidence in legal cases.
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Each step in the chain is essential as if broke, the evidence may be rendered inadmissible.
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There are four stages of the chain of custody.
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First stage is the data collection.
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This is where chain of custody process is initiated.
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It involves identification, leveling, record and acquisition of data from all the possible relevant sources that preserve the integrity of the data and evidence collected.
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In the second stage that is the examination stage, the chain of custody information is documented outlining the forensic process undertaken.
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It is important to capture screenshots throughout the process to show the tasks that are completed and the evidence uncovered...