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The article explores the necessity of international guidelines and standards for digital open source investigations, specifically focusing on video evidence. It acknowledges the difficulties in collecting and verifying online information and emphasizes the significance of contextual data for international trials. The Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations, introduced in 2020, is presented as a framework that establishes minimum standards for locating and evaluating open source data, while also highlighting the importance of pre-investigative steps, risk assessment, and online investigation planning. The text also addresses the use of digital open source data, particularly video content, as evidence in legal investigations, stressing the need to verify technical information, analyze content, and establish source reliability. It mentions the development of tools and guidelines to support open source investigations and the potential utilization of virtual and augmented reality in legal practice. The text underscores the importance of consistency and training in working with open source video evidence, involving not only legal professionals but also individuals from diverse backgrounds. [Extracted from the article] |
