Blockchain-Powered Forensic Evidence Storage: A New Approach to Data Security
Avinash Sangekar, Vaibhav Gumalwad, Shreyash Khillare, Kartik Warbhog, Shivhar Hadbe, Umakant L Tupe · 2024
The enforcement and protection of evidence do have a critical position in the judicial system and procedures. Traditional means of preserving evidence are susceptible to damage, loss, or unauthorized access, as they might be considered in today’s world. This paper provides a new means of keeping evidence-safe using blockchain technology, thus promoting safety, traceability, and authenticity. The proposed structure guarantees tamper-proof records and proper access to data with a decentralized and immutable ledger offered by the network. The cryptographic methodology coupled with smart contracts allows for the secure and transparent management of the lifecycle of forensic evidence. Analysis of the system architecture and its capability to transform the nature of evidence storage practice was done by this investigation. Notable improvements in data integrity, transparency, and operational efficiencies are evidenced when compared to traditional approaches via case studies and simulations. Pilot implementation study findings point to the strength, scalability, and effectiveness of blockchain in ensuring secure forensic evidence management. This work adds to the growing body of new literature on blockchain beyond cryptocurrency by demonstrating its capacity to tackle critical challenges facing forensic data security.