PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1772303
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1772303
Digital Evidence Management Market Summary
The global digital evidence management market size was estimated at USD 8.58 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 14.47 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2030. This market is growing rapidly, which supports the secure capture, storage, analysis, and sharing of digital evidence across law enforcement, judicial, and corporate entities.
With the proliferation of digital devices and online platforms, digital evidence, such as video footage, emails, social media interactions, and forensic data, has become central to investigations and legal proceedings. The need to manage this evidence in a structured, tamper-proof, and legally admissible manner has led to the emergence of advanced DEM platforms. The digital evidence management (DEM) market growth is driven by the rapid and continuous increase in digital content generation. Modern law enforcement agencies now rely heavily on body-worn cameras, dashcams, surveillance systems, mobile phones, and digital communications such as emails and social media, all of which generate vast amounts of evidence daily. This surge in digital data volume has made traditional, manual methods of storing, cataloging, and sharing evidence inefficient, error-prone, and legally inadequate.
Manual systems often struggle to maintain the chain of custody, prevent data tampering, or provide quick access to critical files during investigations or legal proceedings. In contrast, DEM platforms offer automated, secure, and searchable systems that can handle large-scale digital evidence effectively. These solutions ensure compliance with legal standards, support data integrity, and improve investigation efficiency, making them an indispensable tool in today's data-driven law enforcement landscape.
The growing prevalence of cybercrime and technology-enabled offenses, such as financial fraud, cyberbullying, hacking, and cyberterrorism, has heightened the demand for capturing, managing, and preserving digital footprints. In many investigations, digital evidence plays a central role in identifying suspects and proving intent.
However, for this evidence to be legally admissible in court, it must meet strict standards regarding authenticity, integrity, and chain of custody. Digital Evidence Management (DEM) platforms address these requirements by providing secure, tamper-proof systems with features like encryption, automated audit trails, and access controls. These capabilities ensure that digital evidence remains trustworthy, traceable, and compliant with legal and regulatory frameworks throughout the investigation lifecycle.
A major barrier to adopting digital evidence management (DEM) systems is the high cost of implementation. Smaller law enforcement agencies and public sector bodies often operate under tight budgets, making it difficult to invest in the necessary infrastructure, integrate with legacy systems, and train personnel. These financial constraints are especially pronounced in low-income regions or smaller municipalities, limiting their ability to adopt and maintain comprehensive DEM solutions.
Global Digital Evidence Management Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global digital evidence management marketreport based on component, deployment mode, end user, and region.