Electronic Evidence in Canada

摘要

Electronic Evidence in Canada (EEC) lives up to its title as a comprehensive review of the nature and rules governing the use of electronic evidence in Canadian jurisprudence. Archivists and records managers will be interested to know that it specifically addresses the concepts of record, document, authenticity, and reliability. It also addresses the role and function of records management, and digital systems for the management of records. It is surprisingly readable with relatively few specialized legal terms. The book has extensive references to Canadian case law as well as rules of practice and statutory requirements. It is surprising (to this reviewer) how much case law exists on the topic. The book's content is not limited to Canadian law, however. There are occasional references to the American and British environments, usually to highlight commonalities or differences in practice.