Native File Format: a must for social media evidence
In legal investigations, screenshots of social media content might seem like a quick solution—but they often fall short. Without metadata…
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The Legal Shield for Social Media Is Starting to Crack
For decades, Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act has protected social media platforms from legal responsibility for what…
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OSINT and Terrorism
How OSINT Is Transforming Counter-Terrorism Efforts Terrorism remains a global threat, and governments are constantly seeking more effective tools to…
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Identify Extremists Through OSINT
Social media is a breeding ground for promoting and sharing extreme beliefs and ideologies. Because of this, legal teams can…
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Preserving Social Media Evidence Right
Properly preserving social media evidence is key when it comes to having legal-grade, defensible data. According to a 2019 study…
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Identify Fraud with Social Media Discovery
Has your legal team ever needed to verify a subject’s story or lifestyle? Identify fraud with social media discovery. Fraud…
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Role of Social Media in Combatting Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a global crisis that affects people of all ages, often for forced labor or sexual exploitation. In…
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Benefits and Risks of Open Source Intelligence Investigations
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) refers to the collection and analysis of publicly available data to support investigative efforts. Unlike private data…
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Ethical Social Media Discovery for In-House Legal Teams
Social media platforms offer a wealth of information for legal discovery. When done ethically, social media collection is a legitimate…
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The Pitfalls of In-House Social Media Investigations
Many law firms rely on in-house staff to conduct social media investigations and online research. These employees often juggle other…
