Guidance

Method validation in digital forensics (FSR-G-218)

Provides guidance and advice on validation stages and how the process can be applied within the digital forensic sciences.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 9 June 2016
• Last updated: 22 July 2024
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  1. 22 July 2024

     Added accessible version.

  2. 24 September 2020

     Replaced with an accessible version.

  3. 9 June 2016

     First published.

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Method validation in digital forensics (accessible)

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Method validation in digital forensics

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Validation involves demonstrating that the method is fit for the specific purpose intended, and that any limitations are understood and explained.

You can view the previous version of this guidance on the national archives.