Author ORCID Identifier

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3009-985X

Document Type

Technical Report

Disciplines

Computer Sciences

Publication Details

https://doi.org/10.21427/bxrm-w733

Abstract

With cloud infrastructure becoming an ever more popular platform for business network implementations, and with ever-tightening data protection regulation, the ability to carry out digital investigations has become more difficult. This has led to areas of research that have looked to restore the balance to digital investigations in this environment. These areas include the use of blockchain, data tracing, and digital forensics as a service. With so many methods to consider, this article looks at how each method aims to return the balance and make it possible to carry out an investigation that complies with new privacy regulations (e.g., the General Data Protection Regulation -GDPR-) by performing a systematic literature review of those areas. During the study, it was noted that, although blockchain appears to be a popular choice for data collection and transfer, it is disputed as to its ability to be GDPR-compliant. Factors such as over-processing and the inability to have a defined data processor are just some of the factors that dispute blockchains compliance. Indeed, there is no real one-fits-all solution to the issues faced when carrying out digital investigations. Furthermore, any potential solution appears to have to be an amalgamation of several methods. Such a hybrid approach might allow for GDPR-compliant data collection with a secure and immutable chain of custody. Thus, rendering any evidence collected admissible in a court of law, while also maintaining regulatory requirements.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/bxrm-w733

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