Cadeia de custódia da prova digital no processo penal

Abstract

This article analyzes the chain of custody for digital evidence in Criminal Procedure, highlighting the challenges and the importance of ensuring the integrity of digital evidence. As technology advances, investigative methods have evolved, offering new ways to obtain evidence, yet also introducing new risks related to the manipulation and tampering of such evidence. The study examines the current regulations on the digital evidence chain of custody, emphasizing the importance of preserving evidence integrity to achieve fair and reliable outcomes in criminal proceedings. The research also explores the best practices and protocols required to guarantee the reliability of the digital evidence chain of custody within the legal context.