#556: Hidden Data: What Lawyers Need to Know About Digital Forensics, with Cole Popkin

Recorded live at the ABA Techshow, Zack Glaser interviews Cole Popkin, a digital forensics senior analyst at Proven Data, to shed light on the increasingly relevant field of digital forensics for legal professionals. Cole shares how understanding the basics of digital forensics can benefit lawyers in all practice areas, from litigation to transactional work and firm management. 

Cole explains the types of information that can be recovered from digital devices, even after deletion, and addresses common misconceptions surrounding encryption. He also reveals the potential for unintentional data leaks and provides practical, actionable steps lawyers can take to enhance their digital security and protect client confidentiality. 

You'll also hear Cole explain the direct relevance of digital forensics to specific legal scenarios, such as how deleted text messages and metadata analysis can be crucial in personal injury and family law cases.  

So, join us for this episode, recorded live at the ABA Techshow, and get a realistic and accessible overview of digital forensics that will empower you to be more informed and secure in your use of technology, all without needing to become a forensics expert. 

Listen to our other episode about data security: 

• #512: Tech Things You Should Know but Are Too Afraid To Ask, with Zack Glaser Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist 
• #481: Getting Clients into the Cloud, with Laura Kaminski from ShareFile(Sponsored) Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist 

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Chapters: 

0:00 - Introduction: Digital Forensics Beyond Litigation  

3:08 - Real-World Applications: Building Timelines & Location Data  

4:35 - The Unexpected Data in Your Car: Vehicle Forensics  

6:33 - Uncovering Information on Phones: Beyond Text Messages  

8:55 - Protecting Yourself and Your Clients: Security for Attorneys 

11:57 - Surprising Discoveries: Height Analysis from Video & More  

14:35 - The Evolution of Digital Forensics  

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