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ADC Compliance & Regulatory Standards Flashcards

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  1. What does the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) govern in the context of digital forensics?

    Answer: The interception and disclosure of electronic communications and stored data

    ECPA regulates government and private access to stored electronic communications and real-time interceptions, defining when a warrant or subpoena is required.

  2. Under FRCP Rule 26, what are parties required to disclose regarding electronically stored information (ESI)?

    Answer: The sources, formats, and location of ESI that may be used as evidence

    FRCP Rule 26 requires early disclosure of ESI sources so opposing parties can assess the scope and negotiate collection and production procedures.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a legal hold notice in a US litigation context involving digital evidence?

    Answer: To notify relevant parties to preserve potentially relevant ESI from destruction

    A legal hold suspends routine document destruction policies and obligates custodians to preserve ESI that may be relevant to anticipated or ongoing litigation.

  4. Which US privacy law most directly affects forensic investigations involving consumer financial records?

    Answer: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

    The GLBA Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to implement security controls protecting customer financial data, making its audit logs critical forensic evidence.

  5. In AccessData FTK case management, what feature helps document examiner actions for compliance audit purposes?

    Answer: The case audit log that records all examiner activities and changes

    FTK's internal audit log creates a timestamped record of examiner actions within the case, supporting defensibility and chain-of-custody documentation.

  6. What does FRE Rule 902(13) allow regarding digital evidence authentication in US federal courts?

    Answer: Self-authentication of certified electronic records through hash value verification

    FRE 902(13) allows a certified person to attest that a hash value confirms the integrity of an electronic record, enabling self-authentication without a live witness.