IT Forensics · Car
Forensic analysis of car-sharing usage data – using short-term hire platforms for forensic purposes
Car-sharing vehicles are booked and unlocked via apps, and booking, location and usage data may be generated both on the vehicle itself and on the operator’s platform.
This data may be relevant for determining which user booked and used a vehicle and when.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.
Our services
We analyse the available vehicle-based usage data and, subject to the relevant authorisation, use supplementary booking data from the car-sharing platform for cross-checking purposes.
Typical areas of application
How a car-sharing usage analysis is carried out
Once the vehicle has been secured, any available usage data is extracted and, provided the necessary authorisation is in place, cross-referenced with booking data from the operator’s platform.
Why is the analysis of car-sharing usage relevant from a forensic perspective?
By cross-referencing data from the vehicle and the platform, it is possible to accurately assign usage to a specific booking period and user account.
This is of great practical importance from a forensic perspective, particularly in cases of damage where it is unclear which user is responsible.
Frequently Asked Questions
LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne
Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of car-sharing usage data"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.
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