Keeping digital evidence secure 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 evidence), and failing to capture metadata that timestamps the content. ScanErase finds where your face appears and reports neatly 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 personal action and civil litigation. Do not delete them.
  3. ScanErase finds your face and documents any matches Your report details every instance where your face appears, creating a record you can use for personal action.

Frequently asked questions

Will I have to look at my intimate images to provide evidence?

Not with ScanErase. Our biometric scanning process identifies content by face embedding - you never need to view, describe, or confirm the specific content of matched images unless you choose to.

How long should I keep digital evidence?

Keep all digital evidence indefinitely while any personal actions are ongoing. For potential future claims, maintain evidence for at least the applicable statute of limitations period - typically 3-6 years depending on jurisdiction.

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