Increasing relevance since the 2000s

Digital evidence has also become critical in terrorism-related investigations. Online activity, encrypted communications, digital propaganda, and the use of social media platforms all generate digital traces that may be relevant to understanding radicalisation, planning, and coordination.
These investigations highlight both the importance and complexity of digital evidence, particularly where data may be distributed across platforms, jurisdictions, and devices.

An Ever-Changing Landscape of Digital Evidence

Digital evidence continues to evolve due to:

• New technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence
• Increasing use of encrypted services
• Growth of connected and sensor-based devices
• Cross-border data storage and access challenges

As a result, methods for collecting, analysing, and interpreting digital evidence must constantly adapt. 

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