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Forensic analysis of in-vehicle payment systems – Using in-car payment functions for forensic purposes

Some vehicles offer integrated payment functions for refuelling, parking or tolls, whereby the relevant transaction and usage logs may be generated both on the vehicle itself and by the respective payment service provider.

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This data may be relevant for forensically determining the time and place of a payment initiated via the vehicle.

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 available vehicle-based logs relating to in-car payment functions and, subject to the appropriate authorisation, use supplementary data from the payment service provider for cross-checking purposes.

Typical areas of application

•Proof of a payment triggered by the vehicle
•Supplementing location and movement data analyses
•Resolution of billing disputes
•Investigation into misuse of the payment function
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with payment service providers

This is how a payment system analysis is carried out

Once the data has been backed up, the vehicle’s available transaction logs are extracted and, provided the necessary authorisation is in place, cross-referenced with data from the payment service provider.

Why is the analysis of payment systems relevant to forensic investigations?

A documented payment often provides precise details of the time and location, which can usefully supplement other sources of data.

The documented transaction history may also be relevant in cases where there is a suspicion of misuse of a payment method stored in the vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are payment functions built into every vehicle?+
No, this depends on the manufacturer, model and specifications.
How is data from the payment service provider accessed?+
Only with the account holder’s authorisation or on the basis of a valid legal basis.
Are full payment details, such as card numbers, analysed?+
No, the analysis is limited to the metadata relevant to the study, such as the time and location.

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