DocumentCode :
2420523
Title :
An Evaluation of Agreement and Conflict Among Computer Forensics Experts
Author :
Carlton, G.H. ; Worthley, R.
fYear :
2009
fDate :
5-8 Jan. 2009
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
10
Abstract :
The use of computer data as evidence within litigation is growing rapidly. Additionally, courts define computer data as a form of scientific evidence. The courts recognize that subject matter of scientific evidence is outside the general knowledge of the public, and it is beneficial for someone with special skills in the subject to explain the scientific evidence to the court; therefore, expert witnesses are permitted to enter their opinions into evidence to explain the data. However, a recent study identified widespread conflict among professionals in the field of computer forensics. This conflict raises serious questions concerning the data presented as evidence, the conclusions drawn by judges and juries, and the impact of those affected by the outcomes of legal proceedings. This paper discusses the findings of an analysis performed on data collected from computer forensics examiners and attorneys with computer forensics experience and provides a call for additional research.
Keywords :
forensic science; law administration; police data processing; computer data; computer forensics; legal proceedings; litigation; scientific evidence; Best practices; Conference management; Data analysis; Educational institutions; Forensics; Information technology; Law; Legal factors; Management information systems; Personal digital assistants;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 2009. HICSS '09. 42nd Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Big Island, HI
ISSN :
1530-1605
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3450-3
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.2009.62
Filename :
4755789
Link To Document :
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