BS 10008 Electronic Evidence Standard

BS 10008 is the British Standard that specifies the requirements for the implementation and operation of electronic information management systems, and to the electronic transfer of information from one computer system to another, addressing issues relating to the authenticity and integrity of the electronic information. These issues are important where the electronic information could be used as evidence.

BS 10008 also specifies the requirements for the management of the availability of the electronic information over time. BS 10008 addresses issues related to electronic identity verification, including the use of electronic signatures and electronic copyright systems, as well as the linking of electronic identity to particular electronic documents.

The requirements specified in BS 10008 are generic and apply to any corporate body, large or small, whatever the nature of its business. The extent of application of these requirements depends on the corporate body’s operating environment and complexity. It applies to electronic information in any form.

The standard includes:

• The management of electronic information over long periods, including through technology changes, where information integrity is vital
• How to manage the various risks associated with electronic information
• How to demonstrate the authenticity of electronic information
• The management of quality issues related to document scanning processes
• The provision of a full life history of an electronic object throughout its life
• Electronic transfer of information from one computer system to another
• Covers policies, security issues, procedures, technology requirements and auditability of electronic document management systems (EDMS).

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