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With more than 93% of the world’s data being computer generated [23], digital forensics offers significant opportunities and challenges. This paper discusses the operational and legal issues related to digital evidence. In addition, it highlights current needs and future research opportunities.
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Pollitt, M., Caloyannides, M., Novotny, J., Shenoi, S. (2004). Digital Forensics: Operational, Legal and Research Issues. In: De Capitani di Vimercati, S., Ray, I., Ray, I. (eds) Data and Applications Security XVII. IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, vol 142. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-8070-0_28
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