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UK cybercops get forensics code

Police have been issued new guidelines for gathering computer crime and electronic forensic evidence that deals with handling PDAs and mobile phones and the use of outside expert witnesses in investigations. The revised Good Practice Guide for Computer-based Electronic Evidence has been compiled by the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit and the Association of Chief Police Officers with the aim of assisting the seizure of equipment and data and preventing its corruption.
Written by Andy McCue, Contributor
Police have been issued new guidelines for gathering computer crime and electronic forensic evidence that deals with handling PDAs and mobile phones and the use of outside expert witnesses in investigations.

The revised Good Practice Guide for Computer-based Electronic Evidence has been compiled by the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit and the Association of Chief Police Officers with the aim of assisting the seizure of equipment and data and preventing its corruption.

The guide said: "Computer-based electronic evidence is, by its very nature, fragile. It can be altered, damaged or destroyed by improper handling or improper examination. Operating systems and other programs frequently alter and add to the contents of electronic storage." Read the full story on silicon.com.

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