GCU Maricopa Community Colleges Design a Chain of Custody Form Exercise Paper

The proper handling of digital forensic information is just as important as any other evidential discovery. Who and when someone had access to the information or made copies needs to be documented in a chain of custody form.

In a 250- to 350-word essay, discuss the importance of the chain of custody in legal proceedings. Cite any cases where this is relevant and include the following:

1. Create a company profile for your digital forensics lab, including items such as company name, address, and logo.
2. Create a chain of custody form for your forensics lab to document digital evidence.
3. Ensure your form addresses a minimum of five types of digital evidence. Include the details of the acquisition of the evidence and who has handled it.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.