IT Forensics · OSINT
Investigating breaches of export control legislation using OSINT – conducting forensic investigations into publicly available evidence of breaches
Certain goods and technologies are subject to export controls; publicly available information may provide indications of a possible re-export to unauthorised end-users.
As part of existing compliance audits, we conduct a structured search of publicly available information relating to a relevant business partner or matter.
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.
Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.
Our services
We investigate publicly available information relating to a relevant business partner or matter to identify any indications of potential breaches of export control legislation, and document the findings in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
How an export control law search is carried out
Publicly available sources such as press articles, registers and sanctions lists are searched in a structured manner for information relating to the relevant business partner or matter; any apparent anomalies are documented.
Why is research into export control legislation relevant to forensic investigations?
Documented research helps to demonstrate compliance with statutory due diligence obligations in foreign trade.
Identifying irregularities at an early stage can also help to avoid serious legal consequences for one’s own company.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „OSINT-based verification of export control law breaches"? LanCologne supports you in the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.
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