Justice in Forensic Algorithms: Testing and Evidence Access
This act aims to enhance fairness in criminal proceedings by ensuring that software used for evidence analysis is rigorously tested and accessible to the defense. Citizens can expect greater confidence in the reliability of digital evidence in court and better protection of their rights in criminal cases.
Key points
Mandatory standards and a testing program for forensic algorithms, including assessment for potential biases based on race, ethnicity, or gender.
Prohibition of trade secret privileges to prevent defense access to evidence in criminal proceedings, increasing transparency and fairness.
Defendants will have access to the source code and analysis results of forensic software used against them, allowing for evidence verification.
Evidence from forensic software will only be admissible if the software has been tested and has not undergone material changes since its last test.
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