Social Media as Investigative Research and Evidence - Carole Levitt, Mark Rosch

Course Summary:

“Social Media as Investigative Research and Evidence” by Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch is a comprehensive training program designed to equip legal professionals with the skills necessary to effectively utilize social media platforms for investigative purposes. The course covers a range of techniques, from basic searches to advanced OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) methods, focusing on how to ethically and legally gather digital evidence. Participants will learn how to identify, preserve, and present social media evidence in legal proceedings, ensuring its admissibility and reliability. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding privacy settings, terms of service, and legal considerations related to social media investigations.

Target Audience:

This program is ideal for:

• Attorneys and paralegals
• Legal investigators
• Law enforcement professionals
• Legal researchers
• Anyone involved in legal proceedings requiring digital evidence.

Main Content:

The course typically covers these key areas:

• Fundamentals of Social Media Investigations: Understanding the landscape of various social media platforms and their relevance to legal investigations.
• OSINT Techniques for Legal Professionals: Learning advanced search and analysis methods to uncover valuable information on social media.
• Ethical and Legal Considerations: Navigating privacy laws, terms of service, and admissibility of social media evidence.
• Preservation and Authentication of Digital Evidence: Best practices for capturing, preserving, and authenticating social media data for legal proceedings.
• Tools and Resources for Social Media Investigations: Introduction to software and online tools that aid in social media investigations.
• Case Studies and Practical Applications: Real-world examples and exercises to reinforce learning and demonstrate practical application.
• Social Media Forensics: Understanding the nuances of how social media posts can be used in a court of law.
• Social Media in Discovery: How to use social media in the discovery phase of a legal case.