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Digital Forensics in digital archiving refers to a set of software and application-based techniques that allow us to access and investigate digital archival material in relation to its authenticity, accountability, and accessibility. This is especially relevant for older data storage formats or when working with digital material of unclear origin and features, especially when a history of the material and “chain of custody” have not been established. Digital forensics allow us to, for example, extract relevant metadata, access content archived in outdated digital formats, establish a chain of custody, detect data manipulation and forgery, and identify issues with data privacy.