Cybercrime

Digital evidence

A plain-language guide to the terminology of cybersecurity.

Meaning

Information from digital devices or systems that may help establish what happened in an investigation.

In practice

Original emails with headers, system logs and transaction references can help establish a timeline.

Explore the framework

Read more in the relevant legal or policy document.

Law · 2018The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018

This explanation is not a substitute for the statutory definition or the official document.

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