dc0de wrote:
For those of you who care about Computer Forensics, please see the current situation in Georgia.
There is a bill before the GA Legislature -- HB 1259
If passed, it will make it a Felony to perform and testify in a State Court about any computer forensics performed, unless you are a licensed Private Investigator.
This law will put honest, local companies out of business, unless they go and get licensed. Note, the GA requirements for a Private Investigator have NO REQUIREMENTS to have ANY computer forensics expertise, nor is there any training regarding how to collect the evidence.
Several other states already have these laws, which only allows Licensed private investigative services company to perform and testify to any computer forensics related evidence. (Note, this would also include any IT Audit records, not specifically limited in any way to performing "Encase" like hard drive forensics.)
If you live in GA, please contact the Govenor and ask that he VETO HB1259.
I have not been following this issue or had a chance to look into it in any depth.. I look forward to more information getting posted. This is something computer security professionals should pay attention to.
