Introduction

All computer and digital media examinations are different.

• consider all circumstances as you proceed.

• some recommendations may not apply to every situation.

• examiners may need to adjust to unusual or unexpected conditions in the field taking into account that computers and other electronic devices are borderless.

  • multiple jurisdictions and agencies may be involved.

Electronic devices

In the context of these guidelines “Electronic devices” are all computer system components and other electronic devices, including digital and electronic media.