Week $3$: Discussion $-$ Standards for Evidence Collection & Volatile Data Collection

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Submit your initial post for one of these two options.

Option $1-$ Evidence Collection Standards

Discuss the similarities and differences in standards for collecting evidence in private, civil, and criminal investigations. Describe the likely places where the different types of investigations will occur. Describe who will be involved in each type of investigation.

Option $2-$ Volatile Data

Describe volatile data, including situations when a forensic examiner would need to collect it$.$ Explain the possible forensic relevance of volatile data. Explain differences in recommendations for first responders and forensic specialists for collecting volatile data. What equipment and resources would a forensic specialist need to collect volatile data?