1.1 Magnetic card readers, when used for illegal purposes, are commonly referred to as skimmers. This practice provides information on seizing, acquiring, and analyzing skimming devices capable of acquiring and storing personally identifiable information (PII) in an unauthorized manner.
1.2 This standard cannot replace knowledge, skills, or abilities acquired through education, training, and experience and is to be used in conjunction with professional judgment by individuals with such discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E3017-19 Referenced Document
ASTM E2763 Standard Practice for Computer Forensics*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM E2916 Standard Terminology for Digital and Multimedia Evidence Examination
ISO/IEC 7811 Identification cards - Recording technique - Part 9: Tactile identifier mark
ASTM E3017-19 history
2019ASTM E3017-19 Standard Practice for Examining Magnetic Card Readers
2015ASTM E3017-15 Standard Practice for Examining Magnetic Card Readers