The individual and agency responsible for these activities may be held liable and the items may not be admissible in court. A chain of custody is a history that shows how evidence was collected, analyzed, transported, and preserved in order to be presented as evidence in court. Individuals and agencies responsible for ensuring these steps are followed can be seen as liable if the chain of custody is broken. Also, the evidence may not be admissible for the court case.

Which of the following best describes why evidence must be properly collected and stored? - The individual and agency responsible for these activities may be held liable and the items may not be admissible in court - The individual and agency responsible for these activities may be held liable and the items may be admissible in court - The individual and agency responsible for these activities may be held liable and the items may not be admissible in court because the Prudent Person Rule is being followed - The individual and agency responsible for these activities may be held liable and the items may not be admissible in court because the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is not being followed