Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody: A process used to track the movement and control of an asset through its lifecycle by documenting each person and organization who handles…
Definition
A process used to track the movement and control of an asset through its lifecycle by documenting each person and organization who handles an asset, the date/time it was collected or transferred, and the purpose of the transfer.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A process that tracks the movement of evidence through its collection, safeguarding, and analysis lifecycle by documenting each person who handled the evidence, the date/time it was collected or transferred, and the purpose for the transfer.
- Definition 3
A process that tracks the movement of evidence through its collection, safeguarding, and analysis lifecycle by documenting each person who handled the evidence, the date/time it was collected or transferred, and the purpose for the transfer. (SP 800-72; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)