Investigating the Legal Complexities of Cloud Forensic Investigations in Cross-Border Scenarios and Developing Strategies for International Cooperation

Abstract

Introduction: The rapid rise of cloud computing has reshaped data storage and crime, shifting investigations to digital forensics. Jurisdictional complexities, dispersed data, and lack of server access hinder cross border cloud forensics, while no unified international legal framework allows cybercriminals to find safe havens and blocks admissible evidence preservation.
Objectives: This study aims to analyse the legal challenges hindering effective cross-border cloud forensic investigations and propose strategies for international cooperation. The key objectives of this study include identifying issues related to data sovereignty, jurisdiction, and evidence admissibility and establishing best practices to streamline multinational collaboration.