With the widespread use of digital communication tools, messages, emails, social media content, screenshots and log records frequently arise in legal disputes. However, not every digital record constitutes direct and undisputed evidence.
Lawful Collection
The evidence must be obtained lawfully. Records that violate privacy or are obtained through unauthorized access may create problems in proceedings.
Integrity of Evidence
Digital evidence should be unaltered, not taken out of context and verifiable. Notarial determination, expert review or court-assisted evidence determination may be considered.
Areas of Use
Digital evidence may be used in criminal, family, labor, commercial and IT law disputes. In each file, the nature, method of collection and evidentiary value of the record should be assessed separately.