18 Questions
What is one aspect to consider when conducting public-sector investigations?
Standard legal processes
In what stage of a criminal case does a police investigation usually begin?
The complaint
Which type of investigation involves private companies and lawyers addressing company policy violations?
Private-sector investigations
What is stored in a police blotter according to the text?
Information on previous crimes
What is a common concern in private-sector investigations related to employees?
E-mail harassment
How can companies avoid litigation according to the text?
By publishing and maintaining easily understood policies
What is the purpose of using case law when statutes don’t exist?
To address ambiguity in laws by applying previous similar cases
Why must examiners be familiar with recent court rulings on search and seizure in the electronic environment?
To stay updated and apply relevant legal decisions to their work
How can professionals supplement their knowledge in digital forensics according to the text?
By joining computer user groups and consulting outside experts
What are the two categories into which digital investigations fall, as mentioned in the text?
Public-sector and private-sector
How are private investigations governed, as opposed to public-sector investigations?
By internal policies defining expected employee behavior
What types of entities are involved in private-sector investigations?
Private companies and lawyers
What is the purpose of displaying a warning banner on computer screens in a business?
To inform end users about the consequences of unauthorized use
What does the 'line of authority' in an investigation specify?
Who can initiate an investigation and take possession of evidence
Who is typically specified as an authorized requester to initiate investigations in businesses?
Corporate ethics office
What are some common types of situations private-sector investigators deal with?
E-mail abuse and Internet abuse
What is a crucial responsibility of a private-sector investigator during investigations?
To search for evidence to support allegations of rule violations or attacks on assets
Why can distinguishing between personal and company computer property be challenging?
Since smartphones and tablets can be used for both personal and work purposes
Explore the key aspects of conducting investigations in civil cases and the laws related to computer-related crimes in public-sector investigations. Learn about standard legal processes, guidelines on search and seizure, and the process of building a criminal case.
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