ADC ADC Compliance & Regulatory Standards 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The interception and disclosure of electronic communications and stored data

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Physical evidence handling procedures

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Forensic lab certification standards

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Encryption key escrow requirements

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Encryption keys for all digital evidence

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Expert witness qualifications only

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Physical server hardware specifications

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To notify relevant parties to preserve potentially relevant ESI from destruction

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To authorize forensic examination of evidence

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To request court-ordered decryption

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To transfer evidence custody to law enforcement

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

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COPPA

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CAN-SPAM Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The case audit log that records all examiner activities and changes

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The hash database export

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The email threading module

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The registry viewer timestamps

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Self-authentication of certified electronic records through hash value verification

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Admission of evidence without any authentication

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Automatic admissibility of all digital forensic reports

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Authentication by any sworn officer