Scope the matter
Clarify issues, stakeholders, custodians, obligations and success criteria.
Method
A controlled method for sensitive digital evidence.
The method is adapted to the matter, legal instructions, available systems and proportionality requirements.
Identify evidence sources
Map systems, accounts, devices, repositories and data owners.
Preserve and collect defensibly
Plan proportionate preservation and collection routes before evidence moves.
Structure for review and decision-making
Turn fragmented data into searchable, reviewable and explainable evidence context.
Document assumptions, decisions and outputs
Keep assumptions, handling decisions, gaps and outputs clear enough for matter teams to rely on.