Video can serve as strong legal evidence if it is high quality, complete, and protected from tampering. This paper outlines best practices for ensuring evidential integrity, including proper system design, camera placement, pixel density, and reliable recording methods. It highlights risks such as missing frames, inconsistent timestamps, or altered metadata, which can undermine credibility. The paper also emphasizes cybersecurity measures like encryption, secure access control, and system hardening, along with regular maintenance and updates. Proper procedures for storing, exporting, and handling video are essential to maintain chain of custody and ensure that footage remains trustworthy in legal contexts.

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