IT Forensics for Private Individuals

IT FORENSICS · PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS

IT Forensics for Private Individuals – Independent Expert Reports on Digital Evidence

If, as a private individual, you find yourself dealing with digital evidence – for example, following a dispute, a case of fraud, a break-up or a suspicion of digital surveillance – an independent private IT forensic report can provide clear answers to technical questions for your solicitor, insurance company, the police or the court.

We attach particular importance to a transparent methodology, a clear distinction between verifiable facts and assumptions, and documentation that can also be reviewed by a court-appointed expert appointed at a later date.

Independent private report
Documentation admissible in court
GDPR-compliant processing
Experienced experts

BASICS OF THE PRIVATE VALUATION REPORT

How a private IT forensic investigation is carried out

We assist private individuals with issues relating to digital evidence – for example, following a theft, fraud, defamation or suspected digital surveillance. Data integrity is documented using cryptographic hash values, ensuring that every step of the investigation remains reproducible and can be verified by lawyers, the police, insurance companies or the courts.


OUR APPROACH

This is how your examination will be carried out

A transparent process – from the initial enquiry to the handover of the report.

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We’ll assess your situation and determine the appropriate legal course of action – whether that involves a solicitor, the police, an insurance company or the courts – as well as which devices, accounts or files are relevant.
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Relevant devices, accounts and files are backed up for forensic purposes; hash values document data integrity throughout the process.
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Depending on the nature of the enquiry, we verify the authenticity of a file, analyse a hacked account or a stolen device, or document evidence in cases of defamation or identity theft.
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The analysis is conducted without preconceptions; we explicitly state what can be technically substantiated and what cannot.
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The findings are documented in a clear and comprehensible private report, which can be examined by a solicitor, the police, an insurance company or a subsequent court-appointed expert.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is it advisable to commission a private IT forensic report?

  • ✔Preservation of evidence and the legal basis for private expert reports
  • ✔Authenticity and tampering with digital evidence
  • ✔Insurance and Accidents
  • ✔Theft and CCTV
  • ✔Private disputes and buying and selling
  • ✔Damage to reputation and identity theft
  • ✔Separation and Family Law
  • ✔Hacked accounts and compromised devices

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

We produce independent private IT forensic reports for individuals – in cases of theft, fraud, defamation, separation or suspected digital surveillance. The legal assessment and any further action remain the responsibility of lawyers, the police, insurance companies or the courts; we provide the independent technical evidence.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What our customers say

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★★★★★

“The highest standards of professionalism, prompt service and excellent communication. They made the seemingly impossible a reality. This is what genuine customer service is all about – unrivalled in Germany!”

idalein

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★★★★★

“Very helpful advice, excellent responsiveness and communication. My problem was completely resolved and the lost data was recovered. I’m very satisfied and, of course, relieved!”

Layla Pankratz

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★★★★★

“My problem was sorted out professionally and quickly; everyone I spoke to was always friendly, and I can still get in touch if I have any questions – I’m very grateful for that!”

a woman from Cologne

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Do you need an independent, private IT forensic report? LanCologne secures and examines digital evidence in an unbiased, reproducible manner, documenting the process in a way that is transparent to lawyers, the police, insurance companies or the courts.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why should I commission LanCologne to carry out a private IT forensic report for a solicitor, the police, an insurance company or a court?
When faced with a major digital dispute, a private customer does not need a list of tools, but a reliable answer to a specific technical question.
How can I find out whether my PayPal account or another payment account has been compromised?
Payment accounts are often linked to email addresses, smartphones and other forms of identification.
How can a private IT forensic report help in cases of damage to one’s reputation or identity theft?
In complex cases, screenshots, profiles, messages and files can be difficult for lawyers, the police or the courts to make sense of.
How can a private expert report investigate the authenticity of a disputed digital file?
In the event of a dispute over a file, it must first be clarified which aspect of authenticity is actually at issue: whether the data has remained unaltered, its origin, the time of creation or authorship.

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