We are all familiar with traditional legal cases – those that generally involve a party being defended and an individual or group who is taking action against them. Evidence is then presented and a decision made as to the guilt or otherwise of the accused. Something that is becoming increasingly widespread due to the proliferation of new technology is the process of e-discovery, (a technique which can also involve computer forensics) which can be used where electronic data forms the basis of the legal action.

In layman’s terms, e-discovery is the method of processing, analysing and categorising electronically stored material for use in the legal environment. As the use of computers and electronic equipment becomes more pronounced, so will their use in instances of fraud and the theft of intellectual property occur. This may take the form of emails, word processed documents and other sources of information – all of which can be used in litigation.

An essential component of any legal action is to ensure the integrity of the material in question is not compromised. This can be assured through the use of a professional computer forensics specialist, like the team at CCL-Forensics. Where data is collected on-site forensically from computers, servers, mobiles and other appliances, it can be filtered down by file type, date range or keyword, which will ensure the swift presentation of only the key information for review.

At CCL-Forensics, our analysts have a wealth of experience in the examination of electronic data based on specific requirements, as well as working in conjunction with clients who wish to review the information independently. Our two dedicated ‘viewing suites’ enable customers to utilise specialist software to examine large amounts of data and perform e-discovery tasks themselves, with assistance from one of our experts available. Either way, we can help you to uncover any relevant information as part of a court case.