The Social Media Information Blog

Do you know the legal issues and precedents around the collection of social media and online evidence? If you’re not prepared with the know-how, expertise, and a solid background in the review, gathering and collection of credible data for a … Read More

At SMI Aware, we discover and preserve social media evidence. Some cases are complicated, and some are straightforward. In all, our process remains the same: analysis, data discovery, data preservation, and finally, a report of our findings to our client. … Read More

Most of us have come to expect routine background checks as part of the hiring process. We’re savvy enough to know that employers (and others) will view our social media sites. In fact, the number of organizations that routinely conduct … Read More

With an increase in cases involving social media evidence, it’s important to know how the e-discovery process works for your case. Here’s a breakdown.

At one point in time, the majority of written information used as evidence in a court case was gathered from public records and other readily-available documents. Today, this is not the case. The rise of social media has added layers … Read More

Given the ever-changing webscape of social media, itʻs imperative that firms today keep up with changes to the different social media platforms and how to best utilize available information to their advantage. The most well-known social media platform today, Facebook … Read More

What happens when you tip-off the subject of a case, effectively letting them know that you’re looking into their social media profiles for evidence? Turns out, a lot.

Don’t learn your lesson the hard way. It may be time to take a class on social media law, or just reach out to get expert help to navigate a complex topic.

There are many unethical behaviors to avoid when in the middle of a court case. You may be unknowingly engaging in these behaviors. Here is what to avoid.

This summer, California passed the toughest data privacy law in the United States. Here’s what you need to know about this new law and its impact.