Evidence integrity
Preserve the record behind the capture.
A screenshot or downloaded file is more useful when a reviewer can see how it was acquired, what settings were used, and whether the resulting package has changed.
Integrity is a record, not a marketing claim.
Eviquire can document the acquisition alongside cryptographic hashes, timestamps, settings, activity records, and custody information. Those records help a reviewer understand the collection and check for later change. They do not establish that a statement is true or guarantee that evidence will be admitted in a particular proceeding.
What Eviquire can document
From acquisition to later review
Evidence hashes
Evidence can be hashed using three algorithms so a later reviewer can check whether the recorded files have changed.
Timestamp records
Evidence can receive real-time timestamp records, including FreeTSA and multi-blockchain package timestamping where enabled.
Acquisition history
Chain-of-custody records can include the user agent, selected settings, events, comments, and completion information.
Verification and reporting
Case import can verify available hashes and timestamps. Reports and review tools help present the resulting record.
Important limits
Technical records support examination; they do not decide the case.
Organizations remain responsible for legal authority, scope, validation, storage, disclosure, and the procedures used in their environment. Review the evidence package together with source conditions, collection limitations, and the applicable legal or organizational requirements.
Professional guidance
Method matters alongside the technology.
Eviquire’s workflow references ISO/IEC 27037 evidence-handling principles and SWGDE Best Practices for Acquiring Online Content. Teams should validate their own procedures and their suitability for the relevant jurisdiction and matter.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eviquire record to support evidence integrity?
Depending on the workflow and configuration, Eviquire can record hashes, timestamps, acquisition settings, activity events, chain-of-custody information, and reports alongside the collected evidence.
Does a timestamp prove that online content is true?
No. A timestamp helps document when a record was created or processed. It does not establish the truth, authorship, or legal significance of the content.
Can Eviquire guarantee evidence admissibility?
No. Admissibility depends on the applicable law, facts, collection method, validation, and examiner testimony. Eviquire supports a documented technical process; it does not decide legal outcomes.