Application of Forensic Informatics as a Science of Scientific and Evidential Study in the Judicial System of Panama
Rivas, Luis; Reyes Alvarado, Dianys del Carmen
Aplicación de la Informática Forense como Ciencia de Estudio Científico Probatorio Judicial en Panamá
Autores Reyes Alvarado, Dianys del Carmen
Tema digital evidence
Tema expert evidence
Tema forensic automation
Tema digital justice
Tema informática forense
Tema evidencia digital
Tema prueba pericial
Tema automatización forense
Tema justicia digital
Descripción The rapid digital transformation of social, economic, and legal environments has increased the incidence of cybercrime, making digital evidence a central element in criminal investigation and contemporary justice administration. In this context, computer forensics has established itself as an essential applied scientific discipline for ensuring the integrity, authenticity, and evidentiary validity of digital data. However, in various forensic scenarios, limitations associated with the use of manual and poorly standardized procedures persist, affecting the efficiency, traceability, and technical quality of forensic analysis. This article aims to analyze the application of computer forensics as a science of scientific judicial evidence in Panama, in relation to the challenges posed by the treatment of digital evidence and the need to strengthen the technical rigor of forensic processes. This study is based on an applied methodological approach, predominantly qualitative, focused on the analysis of forensic practices related to the examination of emails and the technical validation of digital financial evidence. The results of this research show that the incorporation of automated forensic tools contributes significantly to optimizing the analysis of digital evidence by reducing operating times, minimizing the margin for human error, and improving the standardization and quality of expert reports. As a conclusion to this research, we can highlight that these practices, in line with international standards and the current regulatory framework, strengthen the probative validity of digital evidence in the Panamanian judicial system and reinforce the accuracy of forensic results.
Tipo info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Tipo Artículo revisado por pares
Identificador 10.61454/8epa1k85
Fuente Espectro Investigativo Latinoamericano; Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Espila; 8-16
Fuente 2710-7515
Fuente 10.61454/kg7dew66
Derechos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0