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Part 1 - What is Digital Evidence and Why does it Matter?

4. Why Digital Evidence Knowledge Matters

Everyday activities such as communication, travel, work, and leisure generate digital data.

As a result, digital evidence is relevant to a wide range of investigations, not only those involving technology-related crime.

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Key Learning Takeaway

Digital forensic evidence refers to data created, stored, or communicated through digital systems that may have investigative or legal relevance. 

Because digital technologies are embedded in everyday life across Europe, understanding what digital evidence is, where it comes from, and how it is used is essential for informed engagement with modern justice systems.

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