Computer Forensics, Search Strategies, and the Particularity Requirement

Authors

  • Wayne Jekot University of Connecticut School of Law

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/tlp.2007.29

Abstract

Assuming that a person subject to a search and seizure of his or her computer has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the contents of the computer, and thus a warrant is required, should the warrant outline a “search strategy”? Or should comprehensive computer searches be permitted? In other words, how should the particularity requirement be applied to computer searches? Correspondingly, what can a forensic examiner do under a warrant while collecting potential evidence from a computer? [...]

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Published

2007-04-01

How to Cite

Jekot, W. (2007). Computer Forensics, Search Strategies, and the Particularity Requirement. Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law & Policy, 7. https://doi.org/10.5195/tlp.2007.29