Chain of Custody for Digital Evidence
Boston-based, serving clients nationwide

Data365 Evidence provides professional evidence handling and digital evidence preservation services. Boston-based, serving clients nationwide by appointment with remote intake available.

Available during standard business hours; work begins only under written authorization and defined scope.

All Services are designed to be documented, repeatable, and defensible. Data365 Evidence is a Boston-based digital evidence handling and forensic data preservation service for legal matters.

Including forensic preservation of system authentication and access-control logs (Active Directory, IAM, VPN).

Data365 Evidence is an independent Boston-based digital evidence handling and forensic data preservation service. We are not affiliated with Microsoft 365, Purview, or any ‘365 Data Science’ platform.

Media Assessment & Preservation

Early-stage technical assessment to identify and document preservation approach options, handling risks, and whether limited forensic imaging or authorized data capture is required before work begins.

• Identify whether acquisition or limited imaging may be required for preservation
• Device/media identification (type, interface, condition)
• Risk flags (encryption, fragility, contamination, prior handling)
• Documented next steps within defined scope boundaries

Forensic Data Analysis

Structured analysis of acquired data with documented steps and findings tailored to the matter’s questions.

• Artifact review (files, logs, timestamps, metadata)
• Timeline support and consistency checks
• Findings summary / technical memo with assumptions and limitations

Evidence Handling & Documentation

Workflows focused on evidence integrity, documentation, and repeatability..

• Chain-of-custody style logging (when engaged under written terms)
• Hashing and verification for provided images/exports
• Clean separation between original media and working copies

Litigation Hold Preservation Support

Assisting legal teams with preservation of relevant data sources once a dispute arises, with defensible, well-documented actions.

• Identify relevant data sources in collaboration with counsel or IT teams
• Coordinate collection and preservation schedules
• Preserve mailboxes, cloud drives, authentication logs, and related records
• Documented preservation procedures supporting defensible chain-of-custody and auditability

OSINT & Cloud-Based Data Capture

Authorized collection and preservation of data stored with cloud service providers, performed under written authorization and defined scope.

• Exports from service providers and account data acquisition from external platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, cloud storage and collaboration platforms)
• Preservation of available metadata, timestamps, and audit/log context where provided by the service
• Documented collection steps with associated verification records (e.g., hashing of received exports)

Online Data Collection

Collection and preservation of publicly available online information relevant to a matter.

• Structured search queries and public profile discovery
• Publicly accessible documents and websites
• Domain and website identification
• Metadata extraction
• Preservation of publicly accessible content

Authentication & Access Log Preservation

Forensic preservation of authentication and access-control audit records, including Active Directory security logs, cloud identity providers (IAM/SSO), VPN authentication logs, and key database access records. Collections are performed read-only, with cryptographic hash verification, secure storage, and documented chain-of-custody. Deliverables are provided to client security teams or legal counsel. No monitoring, intrusion detection, or security operations services are offered.

No private account access, credential use, or security bypassing is performed.

We provide:

• Forensic-grade data acquisition (including limited, preservation-focused imaging when required) (including limited, preservation-focused imaging when required)
• Forensic imaging (limited, preservation-focused; case-specific)
• Evidence preservation
• Chain-of-custody documentation
• Secure evidence storage
• Technical forensic data analysis

We do not provide:

• Investigative reporting
• Expert testimony
• legal advice

Data365 Evidence performs technical forensic services in support of legal matters. Interpretive conclusions and legal opinions remain the responsibility of counsel.

Full scope details: View Scope of Services

Work is performed only under written authorization and defined scope.

1. Email or intake form (1–2 pages of facts).
2. Screening reply with clarifying questions and scope options.
3. Written terms (scope, confidentiality, handling rules, fees).
4. Work begins only after terms are accepted.

Engagement Initiation

Attorneys/Insurers: matter name, deadlines, and the question the evidence must answer. Email: Boris@data365evidence.com

Engagements begin with email-initiated intake to establish a contemporaneous written record before evidence-related work begins. Why this matters →

Include:

• Who you are (attorney / insurer / corporate / individual)
• Deadlines and deliverable expectations
• What media exists (device type, size, condition)