What Is Digital Evidence?

Preserving digital evidence correctly is critical in NCII cases. Evidence submitted to law enforcement, courts, and platforms must demonstrate that the content existed at a specific location at a specific time and that the victim did not consent. Common mistakes include viewing evidence on shared devices (creating chain of custody issues), deleting threatening messages (losing key prosecution evidence), and failing to capture metadata that timestamps the content. ScanErase's Evidence Locker automatically documents every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmed removal — creating a legally usable record without requiring victims to view distressing content directly.

Key facts about this term

1. Screenshot and timestamp everything immediately Capture full-page screenshots including the URL bar and timestamp. Use a dedicated device if possible. Courts require contemporaneous documentation.
2. Preserve threatening messages even if you block the sender Screenshot all threatening communications before blocking. These messages are essential for criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Do not delete them.
3. ScanErase's Evidence Locker documents the removal process Your Evidence Locker records every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmed removal with timestamps — creating a chain of custody record you can share with law enforcement or attorneys.