Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 3

Emerging Role of Digital Forensics in the Investigation of Online Child Pornography

1PhD Scholar, (Law), Amity University, Noida

2Associate Professor, (Law), Amity University, Noida

*Corresponding author: Nirmal Rallan, PhD Scholar, (Law), Amity University, Noida Contact e-mail: nr.nift@gmail.com Mobile No.: 9810355720

Online published on 17 July, 2019.

Abstract

Information Technology has been of immense use to the mankind. It has heralded a new age of faster and easier communication and access to information. But it has also provided a new platform for criminal activities such as child pornography. Online Child pornography is a global crime whose investigation may require the joint support of several countries. Detection and investigation of online child pornography involves the role of digital forensics to ensure admissibility of digital evidence in a court of law. In this paper, the authors have presented an overview of online child pornography, its impact and the role of digital forensics in the investigation of online child pornography.

Keywords

Child, pornography, digital, forensics, investigation