Internet investigation combines searching, identity research, source evaluation, preservation and analysis to answer a defined investigative question. It may draw on open sources, client-held information and authorised specialist capability.
What good practice looks like
A defensible investigation keeps the requirement, collection record, analytical reasoning and evidential use aligned. The investigator should document limitations and identify what would change the assessment.
Risks and common mistakes
The volume of online data can create false confidence. Similar names, recycled imagery, automated content and manipulated profiles all require deliberate verification.
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