Who Can Use Computer Forensic Evidence?

• Criminal Prosecutors use computer evidence in a variety of crimes where incriminating documents can be found: financial fraud, and embezzlement record-keeping.
   
• Civil litigations can make use of personal and business records found on computer systems that bear on fraud, divorce, discrimination, and harassment cases.
   
• Corporations often hire computer forensics specialists to find evidence relating to sexual harassment, embezzlement, theft or misuse of trade secrets.
   
• Law enforcement officials frequently require assistance in pre-search warrant preparations and post-seizure handling of the computer equipment.
   
• Individuals hire computer forensics specialists in support of possible claims of illegal termination, sexual harassment, or discrimination .