02 · CIVIL DISPUTES
Digital Forensics for Civil Disputes
Independent examination of digital evidence and technical support for parties in civil cases.
If you are a party to a civil case, ISS can examine the relevant digital evidence and assess whether the electronic data supports the claims made by the parties involved.
The examination may cover emails, messages, electronic documents, business records, data from computers and mobile devices, cloud services, CCTV recordings and other relevant digital evidence.
We cross-check the data against relevant witness statements, claims and technical reports. We examine questions of authenticity, integrity, completeness and chronological consistency, as well as indications of alteration, selective presentation or incorrect interpretation.
Working with your lawyer, we identify the underlying data and forensic copies needed for an independent examination and request that they be made available through lawful channels. We also examine relevant material that may have been overlooked, to clarify the facts of the dispute.
We provide a clear, documented report of our findings and expert evidence where required.
Questions this examination can help answer
- Does the electronic data support the claims made by the parties?
- Is this email, message or document authentic and complete?
- Are there indications of alteration, selective presentation or incorrect interpretation?
- What does the chronology of the records show?
What the evidence can and cannot establish
Our examinations are independent and objective. We report material findings whether they support or challenge the position under examination. We explain what the digital evidence supports, the limitations that apply and what cannot be established.
Before you instruct us
Are screenshots enough to examine a conversation?
Screenshots can help identify the disputed material, but may omit surrounding messages, source information and metadata. Where available and lawfully accessible, we compare them with relevant device, backup or account records. We explain the limits of what can be verified; an account or device record alone does not necessarily identify the person responsible.
What does a forensic report include?
The report addresses the agreed questions and identifies the material examined, methods, significant findings, supporting references and limitations. It separates observations from technical interpretation. Timelines and exhibits may accompany the report where relevant. A discussion with your lawyer and court testimony can be arranged where required and agreed.
THE APPROACH
A traceable process.
From source to finding.
A defensible finding needs a traceable basis. We document the acquisition, tools, procedures and limitations so that the examination and its conclusions can be independently assessed.
- 01
Define
Agree the authority, questions, relevant sources and scope with you and your legal adviser before examination begins.
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Preserve
Document receipt, handling and transfers. Preserve source material and use verified forensic copies or appropriate exports wherever practicable. Record acquisition methods and appropriate integrity checks, including cryptographic hashes where applicable.
- 03
Examine
Check material findings against their sources. Correlate records and timelines, test alternative explanations and document examination coverage.
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Explain
Report findings objectively. Distinguish observations, interpretation and limitations, with references that allow the reasoning to be followed.
A keyword result or a device event needs context. Our conclusions reflect the available evidence and the limits of the examination.
LET’S START WITH YOUR QUESTION
Make sense of
your digital evidence.
Tell us briefly about the matter and the digital sources involved. We can discuss the appropriate next step and the proposed scope.
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