OSINT for Expert Witnesses

Expert assessments and forensic reports require accurate and verified information. In many cases, however, key facts extend beyond physical evidence or materials submitted for examination. A significant amount of relevant data today exists in the open digital environment.

Publicly available sources – databases, archival systems, online profiles, social media, and digital traces – may contain information that provides additional context to the case, enables verification of claims, or helps identify inconsistencies in submitted materials.

I assist expert witnesses and professional institutions in identifying, verifying, and structuring information from open sources so that it can be effectively used in expert reports, forensic assessments, or preparation for court or other professional purposes.

My specialization and approach

I specialize in advanced analysis of open sources (OSINT) with a focus on investigative work in the digital environment.

My work goes beyond standard online searches. I use proprietary OSINT techniques and analytical procedures that enable the identification and analysis of hidden digital traces across a wide range of publicly available sources. A key part of my work is the thorough verification of information from multiple independent sources, analysis of their interconnections, and reconstruction of the broader context of individual findings.

The analysis focuses on information that is not easily accessible at first glance and on identifying digital traces that can provide valuable support for expert conclusions. All work is carried out exclusively using legal methods and only from publicly available sources.

The outcome of the cooperation is a structured analytical report, which includes:

• description of identified facts
• references to original sources
• archived versions of relevant online content
• visual and documentary support of findings

The client receives a clear analytical foundation, with each element independently verifiable at any time. My role is not to provide the expert report itself, but to deliver verified information and analytical insights that may assist the expert, at their own discretion, in preparing assessments or evaluating a specific situation. A highly discreet approach to all engagements and information is a standard part of the service.

What information I can help obtain

Within cooperation with expert witnesses, I focus on situations where open sources can complement, verify, or refine the materials used in expert work. Typical areas of analysis include:

Cooperation

Cooperation options

Cooperation may take the form of:

• one-time analytical support for a specific expert report
• supplementary support for larger expert assignments
• long-term external cooperation with an institution or individual expert

Each cooperation is always secured by:

• a contractual agreement
• a confidentiality obligation
• compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR)

Pricing

The scope and time requirements of individual projects vary depending on the nature of the case and the volume of analyzed sources. Pricing is always determined individually based on the specific assignment.

Contact

If you are interested in cooperation, please contact me. Following an initial consultation, a non-binding in-person meeting can be arranged to discuss your specific assignment in more detail.