Zaisťovanie digitálnej stopy z pohľadu kriminalistiky a jej význam pre dokazovanie
Securing digital evidence from a forensic perspective and its significance for proving cases

Summary/Abstract: Digital traces are a key element of modern forensic investigation, as they reflect the activities of perpetrators in the digital environment and enable the reconstruction of events. Forensic examination of these traces requires a multidisciplinary approach, which includes expertise in the fields of criminalistics, computer science, law, expert witnessing, as well as police science. The process of securing digital traces is conditioned by compliance with technical and legal standards, with particular emphasis on data integrity and the chain of custody. The paper analyses the types of digital traces, their forensic value as evidence, and the tools used in their processing. It also focuses on the specifics of working with switched-on devices, the issue of encryption, the risk of remote manipulation, and the importance of properly securing the scene of discovery. It also includes a practical user guide that offers a brief overview of recommended steps and methodologies when working with electronic evidence in accordance with current forensic standards.

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