The rule allows certification by a qualified person that a data copy was authenticated by a process of digital identification. It parallels Rule 902(13) for records generated by electronic systems.
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Alternative Names:
902(14)|Electronic Data Certification
Why it Matters?
The provision eliminates forensic examiner testimony for routine authentication of collected data, which reduces cost substantially in cases with large electronic productions. A hash value matching the original establishes the copy's integrity. The certification does not address relevance, hearsay, or the reliability of the underlying system, which remain separate objections the opponent retains.
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