Social media information collection requires advanced skills and the right tools. But just because the information is available to the public, it doesn’t mean you should be searching for it yourself. Don’t DIY social media information collection. Leave this type of specialized research and collection to the experts.
What could go wrong when you collect social media information in-house?
When you search for evidence online, you put yourself and your firm at risk.
- Tampering: any attempt to alter, conceal, falsify or destroy online evidence can be costly for your case or bring lawsuits against your firm.
- Exposure: failure to encrypt sensitive information with secure servers can leave you vulnerable to data breaches.
- Unethical behavior: “liking” photos or “friending” the plaintiff or plaintiff connections can render your findings inadmissible in court.
- False positives: there are over 302 million social media users in the US making misidentification likely. Proper training and authentication tools are essential for confirming findings online.
Skip the DIY – Partner with a company you can trust
At SMI Aware, we eliminate these risks that come with DIY social media information collection. Our proprietary technology is engineered to ethically and consistently perform under the guidance of our specialized analysts. The combination incorporates data from traditional search engines, social media sites, the deep web, and even structured databases. Our team is trained to discreetly identify, collect, and verify personal data with swiftness and accuracy. The work of our analysts is repeatable, unbiased, ethical, and compliant.
Contact SMI Aware to start your investigations, because HOW we collect data is just as important as WHY.
