This paper deeply discusses the importance, challenges and opportunities of electronic evidence in evidence collection and rights protection. First, the article introduces the definition and characteristics of electronic evidence, emphasizing its role in the digital age. Secondly, the collection and preservation methods of electronic evidence are discussed in detail, and the countermeasures to meet the legal challenge of electronic evidence are proposed. Meanwhile the article also discusses the application of electronic evidence in dispute resolution and the guiding role of legal system. Finally, the paper prospects the future development trend of electronic evidence and emphasizes the promoting role of electronic evidence in the legal system. Through in-depth analysis, this paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the electronic evidence for the legal community, legal practitioners and decision makers, and provides an important reference for addressing the legal challenges in the digital age.

Long Yan. Evidence collection and rights protection: the challenges and opportunities of electronic evidence. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 5: 7-14. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2024.060502.

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