Chain of custody records must be maintained to establish the integrity of evidence, proving it has been preserved from seizure through production. All collectors, whether internal, external or third parties, should document procedures for accepting, storing and retrieving documents, in the event that they may be required to testify.
At a minimum, a clean chain of custody should assure that data has been properly copied, transported and stored; that no information has been added or changed; and that all media has been secured throughout the process. Documentation should be maintained throughout the life of the evidence and must document every instance of contact with the evidence and the action performed on it.
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