This 12-video course examines the concept of ethics as it relates to digital forensics, including reasonable expectation of privacy, legal authorization, and the primary function of attorney-client privilege and confidentiality. The legalities surrounding digital forensics investigative techniques and standards for analyzing digital evidence are also covered. Begin with a look at the definition of what is considered a reasonable expectation of privacy. You will then learn to differentiate between legal authorization forms such as consent forms and warrants. Next, explore the primary function of attorney-client privilege and confidentiality, and recognize the legalities surrounding digital forensics investigative techniques. Delve into the need for ethics in digital forensics, and the best practices for ethics and forensics. Discover steps for regulating ethical behavior; recognize possible conflicts of interest and how to avoid them; and examine the importance of ongoing training for both investigators and management on the importance of ethics. The final tutorial in this course looks at different standards for analyzing digital evidence.
Ethics & Privacy: Digital Forensics