Eccouncil Exam 312-49 Topic 1 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 1

Before accessing digital evidence from victims, witnesses, or suspects, on their electronic devices, what should the Investigator do first to respect legal privacy requirements?

ANotify the fact to the local authority or employer

BRemove the battery or turn-off the device

CProtect the device against external communication

DObtain formal written consent to search

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Wilda

4 months ago

I believe protecting the device against external communication is also crucial to maintain privacy.

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Junita

4 months ago

D) Obtain formal written consent to search? Well, duh! What did you think this was, the Wild West? We're not outlaws here, folks.

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Ashley

4 months ago

A) Notify the fact to the local authority or employer? Really? Isn't that a bit like snitching on your friends? Not cool, man, not cool.

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4 months ago

C) Protect the device against external communication is a good idea too. Can't have that evidence getting compromised!

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Magnolia

3 months ago

C) Protect the device against external communication is a good idea too. Can't have that evidence getting compromised!

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Azalee

3 months ago

D) Obtain formal written consent to search

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Anthony

3 months ago

A) Notify the fact to the local authority or employer

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Hana

4 months ago

I think the Investigator should obtain formal written consent to search first.

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Caprice

4 months ago

D) Obtain formal written consent to search seems like the right approach to me. Gotta respect those privacy laws, you know?

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Mertie

4 months ago

D) Obtain formal written consent to search

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Evelynn

4 months ago

A) Notify the fact to the local authority or employer

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