Exploring Blockchain Technology for Chain of Custody Control in Physical Evidence: A Systematic Literature Review

Danielle Batista, Ana Lara Mangeth, Isabella Frajhof, Paulo Henrique Alves (), Rafael Nasser, Gustavo Robichez, Gil Marcio Silva and Fernando Pellon de Miranda
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Danielle Batista: School of Information, Faculty of Arts, Vancouver, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
Ana Lara Mangeth: ECOA Institute, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil
Isabella Frajhof: ECOA Institute, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil
Paulo Henrique Alves: ECOA Institute, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil
Rafael Nasser: ECOA Institute, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil
Gustavo Robichez: ECOA Institute, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil
Gil Marcio Silva: Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro 20031-912, Brazil
Fernando Pellon de Miranda: Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro 20031-912, Brazil

JRFM, 2023, vol. 16, issue 8, 1-20

Abstract: Blockchain technology, initially known for its applications in the financial industry, has emerged as a promising solution for various other domains. One prominent area for the use of blockchain-based solutions is forensics, specifically the chain of custody maintenance and control. While there have been numerous research projects exploring the use of blockchain technology in digital forensics, limited attention has been given to its application in controlling of the physical evidence chain of custody. In this research, we aim to explore the literature on the use of blockchain technology to solve problems related to the physical evidence chain of custody. Through a systematic literature review (SLR), we analyzed 26 resources discussing blockchain-based solutions for evidence chain of custody issues, based on requirements that could be applied to both physical and digital evidence. The results showed that there is a lack of studies involving the use of blockchain technology to solve problems related to the physical evidence chain of custody, and future research should focus on solving the issue.

Keywords: chain of custody; blockchain; smart contracts; physical evidence; forensics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C E F2 F3 G (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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