The law of possession of digital objects: dominion and control issues for digital forensics investigations and prosecutions

摘要

The possession of digital objects defines rights and liabilities of the possessor. The nature of digital data, networked systems and data security suggest review of the fundamental concept as applied to digital objects. Possession of digital objects may be separate and distinct from physical possession of storage media and systems. Failure to address this risks error based on misleading evidence as to possession.