Directions: Please answer each of the following questions as thoroughly as possible after reading the scenario. Please note that you will likely have to do a little bit of research outside of the course page to be able to thoroughly answer the questions.
You are an investigator with the local police department. You received an anonymous call that the person who sits at the workstation above has been downloading copyrighted songs off of the internet (this is called piracy) and selling the songs on a CD to anyone who is interested in purchasing the CD at a fraction of the cost at a legal retailer.
Answer/Discuss the Following:
Look at the picture (Computer desk) attached and identify all potential evidence and explain which type of evidence each artifact is and how it will be used to strengthen the investigation.
Discuss any privacy rights and search warrant requirements that need to be considered as they pertain to both personal space and internet activity.
Describe some of the challenges associated with recovering evidence from a private residence compared to an employer’s workspace.