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[>_] ROOM · Forensics
Chain of Custody Basics
Master the foundational principles of the Chain of Custody in digital forensics, ensuring evidence remains legally admissible and untampered.
Room tasks
1What Is Chain of Custody and Why Does It Matter
2Chain of Custody Documentation Requirements
3Guided Lab: Completing a Chain of Custody Form
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chain of custody?
Chain of custody is the documented record of who handled evidence, when, where and why, from collection to court. It shows the evidence has not been altered or tampered with.
What happens if the chain of custody is broken?
Gaps or errors can lead a court to doubt the evidence's integrity and exclude it. Good documentation, secure storage and hashing reduce that risk.
What details go into a chain of custody record?
Record item description, identifiers, hash values, collector, dates, transfers and storage location. This free beginner Codelivly room shows how to document each step properly.