Suitability
Explain the question and the evidence you hope to examine.
WHO WE SERVE
Start with suitability and authority.
Discuss whether a device or account examination is appropriate for your matter and what authority or access is required.
YOUR PRIORITIES
Make the work relevant.
Start with the questions, dependencies and decisions specific to your situation.
Authorization
Identify the person or legal representative able to instruct the work.
Feasibility
Understand access and device limitations before expecting a result.
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Not every request is a forensic engagement.
DFI can discuss whether the matter fits its digital-forensics services. General device repair, consumer data recovery and access to another person’s accounts without authority are not the purpose of this service.
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Proceed through an agreed process.
Provide a concise outline rather than passwords or sensitive files. Where counsel is involved, clarify instructions and authority with them before arranging collection.
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