Representative case study

CCTV Authentication

Video clips circulated through messaging applications were alleged to depict a material incident.

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The challenge

Video clips circulated through messaging applications were alleged to depict a material incident.

Forensic approach

Native recorder exports, available proprietary metadata, timing context and transcoding history were assessed. Working copies were used for enhancement.

Reporting outcome

The report explained what could be authenticated, what had been altered through copying, and the limitations of timing conclusions.

Why the method matters

The value of the work lies not merely in locating information, but in preserving its source context, documenting the method, distinguishing fact from inference and explaining limitations.