Tag: digital evidence

Our Behind the Screens webinar sparked a wave of thoughtful questions from attendees – ranging from legal nuances to practical dilemmas. In this final blog of the series, we’re spotlighting some of the most frequently asked questions and sharing insights from our expert panel: Christine Young, Jim Vint, and Tim Smith. Can deleted WhatsApp messages…

As digital communications become central to workplace investigations, organisations must move beyond reactive responses and build proactive frameworks. In our Behind the Screens webinar, the panel shared practical strategies for managing digital evidence responsibly – balancing legal compliance, employee privacy, and investigative integrity. Why policies matter more than ever Christine Young, Partner at Herbert Smith…

Encouraging employees to report misconduct is a vital first step – but it’s not enough. What happens next is just as important. If employees don’t trust that their concerns will be taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and lead to meaningful change, the entire reporting process loses credibility. Safecall’s The Employee Voice report reveals a troubling trust…

In the digital age, not all messages are meant to last. Ephemeral messaging tools – like WhatsApp, Signal, and Snapchat – are designed to disappear, offering users privacy and convenience. But for investigators, these platforms present a unique challenge: how do you preserve, verify, and interpret messages that were never meant to be permanent? During…

As digital communications become central to workplace investigations, organisations face a growing challenge: how to balance the need for transparency with the legal rights to privacy. In our recent webinar, Behind the Screens, legal expert Christine Young and digital forensics specialist Jim Vint unpacked the complex legal landscape surrounding WhatsApp, Signal, and other messaging platforms.…

In today’s workplace, conversations don’t just happen in meeting rooms or over email. Increasingly, they unfold across WhatsApp, Signal, Snapchat, and other messaging platforms – many of which are outside the traditional corporate ecosystem. This shift has profound implications for how organisations conduct workplace investigations. During our recent webinar, Behind the Screens: Navigating WhatsApp, Email…