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Methodology for Investigating Individuals Online Social Networking Persona

NCJ Number
305984
Date Published
2009
Length
11 pages
Annotation

This paper proposes a methodology for investigating an individual’s online social networking persona.

Abstract

When investigators from either the private or public sector review digital data surrounding a case for evidentiary value, they typically conduct a systematic categorization process to identify the relevant digital devices. Armed with the proper methodology to accomplish this task, investigators can quickly recognize the appropriate digital devices for forensic processing and review. (Published abstract provided)

Date Published: January 1, 2009