This thesis analyzes the evolution of the legal institution of probative seizure during the complex transition from analog to digital reality. The work is structured into three chapters, ranging from the traditional requirements of the measure to the most recent and debated issues arising from technological development. The first chapter outlines the regulatory framework of probative seizure, examining its requirements for legitimacy, with particular focus on the fumus commissi delicti and the nexus of relevance, and the roles of the key subjects involved (the Judge for Preliminary Investigations, the Public Prosecutor, and the Judicial Police). Central to this analysis are the principle of proportionality and the duty to provide reasons, regarded as fundamental pillars against unjustified infringements of individual rights, especially within the context of appeals and re-examination proceedings. The second chapter addresses the transition toward digital data, starting with the evolution of the right to privacy and the protection of personal data under the GDPR. It examines the impact of Law No. 48/2008 and the necessary distinction between the physical device and the digital information contained therein, delving into the concept of the "medium copy". The analysis focuses on forensic best practices (bit-stream imaging, hash functions, and the use of write blockers) and the chain of custody, which are essential elements to ensure the authenticity and integrity of digital evidence within the framework of electronic criminal proceedings. Finally, the chapter addresses the role of Artificial Intelligence applied to investigative data mining and mass data analysis, concluding with a reflection on the limits that human evaluation must maintain over digital automation to preserve due process guarantees. The third chapter examines practical criticalities and emerging problematic profiles. It covers specific scenarios such as access to encrypted devices, the seizure of electronic correspondence in relation to wiretapping regulations, and the acquisition of data stored in the cloud. Furthermore, the research analyzes the evidentiary value of tools present in daily life that pose complex challenges for probative seizure, such as screenshots and video surveillance systems.
Il presente lavoro di tesi analizza l’evoluzione dell’istituto del sequestro probatorio nel complesso passaggio dalla realtà analogica a quella digitale. L’elaborato è strutturato in tre capitoli che trattano i presupposti tradizionali della misura fino alle più recenti e dibattute criticità dovute allo sviluppo tecnologico. Il primo capitolo delinea il quadro normativo del sequestro probatorio, esaminandone i presupposti di legittimità, con particolare attenzione al fumus commissi delicti e al nesso di pertinenza, e il ruolo dei soggetti coinvolti (G.I.P., P.M. e P.G.). Centrale è l’analisi del principio di proporzionalità e dell'obbligo di motivazione, intesi come pilastri fondamentali contro compressioni ingiustificate dei diritti individuali, specialmente in sede di impugnazione e riesame. Il secondo capitolo affronta la transizione verso il dato informatico, partendo dall'evoluzione del diritto alla privacy e alla protezione dei dati personali sulla base del GDPR. Viene esaminata la portata della Legge 48/2008 e la necessaria distinzione tra il supporto fisico e le informazioni digitali ivi contenute, approfondendo il concetto di "copia mezzo". L'analisi si sofferma sulle best practices forensi (copia bit a bit, funzione di hash, uso di write blocker) e sulla catena di custodia, elementi imprescindibili per garantire la genuinità e l’integrità della prova digitale nel processo penale telematico. Il capitolo, infine, affronta il tema dell’Intelligenza Artificiale impiegata nell'estrazione e nell'analisi massiva di dati per finalità d'indagine, concludendo con una riflessione sui limiti che la valutazione umana deve mantenere rispetto all'automazione digitale per preservare le garanzie del giusto processo. Il terzo capitolo entra nel merito delle criticità pratiche e dei profili problematici emergenti. Vengono trattate ipotesi particolari come l’accesso a dispositivi crittografati, il sequestro della corrispondenza telematica in rapporto alla disciplina delle intercettazioni e l’acquisizione di dati conservati in cloud. La ricerca analizza, tra l'altro, la valenza probatoria di strumenti presenti nella vita quotidiana, ma considerati complessi nell'ambito del sequestro probatorio, quali lo screenshot e i sistemi di videosorveglianza.
IL SEQUESTRO PROBATORIO NELL’EPOCA DIGITALE
MASARIE', JESSICA
2025/2026
Abstract
This thesis analyzes the evolution of the legal institution of probative seizure during the complex transition from analog to digital reality. The work is structured into three chapters, ranging from the traditional requirements of the measure to the most recent and debated issues arising from technological development. The first chapter outlines the regulatory framework of probative seizure, examining its requirements for legitimacy, with particular focus on the fumus commissi delicti and the nexus of relevance, and the roles of the key subjects involved (the Judge for Preliminary Investigations, the Public Prosecutor, and the Judicial Police). Central to this analysis are the principle of proportionality and the duty to provide reasons, regarded as fundamental pillars against unjustified infringements of individual rights, especially within the context of appeals and re-examination proceedings. The second chapter addresses the transition toward digital data, starting with the evolution of the right to privacy and the protection of personal data under the GDPR. It examines the impact of Law No. 48/2008 and the necessary distinction between the physical device and the digital information contained therein, delving into the concept of the "medium copy". The analysis focuses on forensic best practices (bit-stream imaging, hash functions, and the use of write blockers) and the chain of custody, which are essential elements to ensure the authenticity and integrity of digital evidence within the framework of electronic criminal proceedings. Finally, the chapter addresses the role of Artificial Intelligence applied to investigative data mining and mass data analysis, concluding with a reflection on the limits that human evaluation must maintain over digital automation to preserve due process guarantees. The third chapter examines practical criticalities and emerging problematic profiles. It covers specific scenarios such as access to encrypted devices, the seizure of electronic correspondence in relation to wiretapping regulations, and the acquisition of data stored in the cloud. Furthermore, the research analyzes the evidentiary value of tools present in daily life that pose complex challenges for probative seizure, such as screenshots and video surveillance systems.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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