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Writings On The Wall: The Need For An Authorship-Centric Approach To The Authentication Of Social-Networking Evidence, Ira P. Robbins
Writings On The Wall: The Need For An Authorship-Centric Approach To The Authentication Of Social-Networking Evidence, Ira P. Robbins
Ira P. Robbins
People are stupid when it comes to their online postings. The recent spate of
social-networking websites has shown that people place shocking amounts of
personal information online. Unlike more traditional modes of communication, the
unique nature of these websites allows users to hide behind a veil of anonymity.
But while social-networking sites may carry significant social benefits, they also
leave users—and their personal information—vulnerable to hacking and other
forms of abuse. This vulnerability is playing out in courtrooms across the country
and will only increase as social-networking use continues to proliferate.
This Article addresses the evidentiary hurdle of authenticating socialnetworking …