IT Forensics · Car

Forensic investigation into the misuse of company vehicles – Forensic detection of unauthorised use of company vehicles

Where there is a suspicion that a company car is being used inappropriately or in breach of the contract, digital vehicle data such as location, driving profile and usage history can provide important clues.

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A forensic investigation systematically analyses this data and compares it with the applicable company usage policies.

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 location, driving profile and usage data for a company car and document any deviations from the applicable usage guidelines in a manner that can be verified through forensic analysis.

Typical areas of application

•Detection of the misuse of company cars
•Support with internal corporate investigations
•Resolution of employment disputes
•Supplementing geofencing and fleet management analyses
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with businesses and solicitors

This is how an investigation into the misuse of company cars is carried out

Once the data has been backed up, the available usage data is extracted and systematically compared with the applicable company guidelines on vehicle use. Any anomalies are documented separately.

Why is the investigation into the misuse of company vehicles relevant from a forensic perspective?

Digital usage data can provide objective, verifiable evidence of unauthorised vehicle use, which would otherwise be difficult to prove.

These findings are of considerable significance both for disputes under employment law and for compliance within organisations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the analysis of company car data permitted under data protection law?+
This depends on the relevant legal basis and the company’s internal regulations, and is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
What data sources are used for the study?+
Subject to availability, this may include, amongst other things, location, driving profile, charging and geofencing data.
Is it possible to draw a clear distinction between private use and business use?+
In many cases, driving patterns, times and locations provide useful clues; however, it is not always possible to achieve absolute accuracy.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into „the misuse of company vehicles"? 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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