Due to modern technology, information is hidden and stored on electrical devices that at times need to be discovered and brought to light. A number of businesses often need help investigating certain electronic devices for one reason or another. When data needs to be retrieved, a corporation can hire a private investigator to do E-Discovery or also known as electronic data discovery. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL will share how E-discovery can help corporation retrieve potential evidence before they ever move forward to litigation to help strengthen their case.
Types of Electronic Data
When a corporation requires evidence that is hidden in an electronic device, a private investigator can help dig out the data stored in the device. Depending on the nature of the investigation, a private investigator can recover lost files, trace changes, and information on the device. However, due to modern technology there are a ton of different devices out there. Can all of them be investigated? Here is a list of the common types of electronic systems or devices that a good private investigator can analyze.
• Email Messages
• Software Programs
• Web Pages
• Word Processing Files and Spread Sheets
• Cell Phone – Phone Call, Texts, and Images
• Thumb Drives & Hard Drives
• PDAs
• Firewall or IDS Logs
• IM Transmissions
What Does an E-Discovery Analyst Do
Electronic data discovery investigation begins when a corporation hires a private investigator. A number of corporations fall victim to sabotage, theft, and employee negligence. When a corporation needs help fighting back, often the evidence is in the form of data. Once a private investigator is hired for an E-discovery case, the investigation may involve the investigator talking with clients, customers, and employees to get a better idea of what computer, cell phones or other data to cross examine. As the corporation may not want to give the private investigator the direct hard drive, thumb drive, or other electronic device, if possible the private investigator will copy the data. This way the original device isn’t contaminated if it contains needed evidence. Depending on the nature of the case, a private investigator can also perform other services such as surveillance, interviews, and so much more.
When to Seek an Electronic Data Discovery Investigation
Cyber related crime is an ever growing problem in small businesses to large corporations. Cyber related crimes, fraud, theft and more, can often be proven with data. For a business owner or a corporation manager some signs of cybercrimes to look for are:
• Changes to Files or data that has not been authorized.
• Suspicious behaviors or actions from employees.
• Computer systems that run slower than normal. (This can indicate a hack or virus).
• Unknown loss of money with no paper trail or the money has disappeared.
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These are but a few of the signs your business is being attacked electronically. If your corporation or business is falling victim to a cybercrime and you need help finding the evidence, Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL provides E-discovery investigations and more. Contact Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL today.
