Electronic Evidence
/ɪˌlɛktrɒnɪk ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Information or data stored or transmitted in digital form that is admissible in legal proceedings.
The court accepted the emails as electronic evidence in the fraud case.
- (n.) Digital data used to establish facts in civil or criminal cases, including emails, digital documents, and metadata.
Electronic evidence played a crucial role in the intellectual property lawsuit.
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Commentary
Electronic evidence requires careful authentication and preservation to ensure admissibility; understanding data integrity and chain of custody is essential when drafting related legal provisions.
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