Digital Evidence & Legal Admissibility
In South African jurisprudence, electronic evidence is governed by the Law of Evidence Amendment Act and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECT Act). Without an unbroken chain of custody, data can be ruled inadmissible.
Our Evidentiary Protocols:
- SHA-256 and MD5 cryptographic hash calculations immediately upon acquisition
- Section 15 ECT Act compliance proving authenticity and absence of manipulation
- Secure, air-gapped evidence lockers with physical custody register logs
- Drafting of comprehensive Section 213 affidavits and expert witness support