Acknowledging and understanding the relevant North American case law is a core component of the Digital Records Forensics project. It is necessary to know how the courts have addressed matters of authenticity of evidence, expert witnesses, disclosure of documentation, privacy, and other related topics as they apply to digital records. This database offers abstracts of some of the most interesting and current cases addressing these issues. The database also includes statutory provisions and tribunal decisions. Readers should be aware that this database is not exhaustive and will be updated on a regular basis.

To access the database, click on the appropriate primary category and then select the sub-category of your choosing. The number in parentheses represents the number of cases currently in that area.

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