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Automated Hash-Matching and Human Review

The use of automated hash-matching and human review by platforms to identify and report potential illegal content.

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Jan 13, 2026

How can one verify claims made in social-media survivor testimonies using public records?

Verifying claims made in social-media survivor testimonies requires a deliberate mix of public-records searches, ethical preservation of digital evidence, and forensic authentication to link online po...

Jan 6, 2026

How do CyberTipline reports translate into search warrants and what metadata thresholds are required?

CyberTipline reports function as investigative leads, not standalone evidence; in most cases law enforcement must obtain a search warrant or subpoena to compel providers for account contents, logs, an...