Post by Blair Joynson

This is a list of types of information Google holds and how it can be used by lawyers in proceedings. Most people have no idea what’s sitting in their account. Cloud data is one of my first points of call & we extract it all the time. When we obtain Google data (via Google Takeout, consent or legal process), it’s not just emails. It’s a full digital history for that entity. Here are some examples of info that can be sitting there: 1. Gmail Every email sent, received, drafts, attachments 2. Google Drive Documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, deleted files, version history 3. Google Photos Images, videos, metadata, timestamps, locations 4. Location History / Timeline Where a device has been, when, and for how long This can map movements day by day 5. Search history What was searched, when, and sometimes from which device 6. YouTube activity What was watched, searched, and interacted with 7. Contacts Saved numbers, names, synced address books 8. Chrome data Browsing history, bookmarks, saved passwords (in some cases) 9. Android device backups App data, SMS, call logs depending on settings This data doesn’t sit in isolation. It connects. Location data lines up with messages. Search history lines up with intent. Photos line up with time and place. We use this to build timelines. Evidence. I’ve seen matters shift entirely off the back of cloud data alone. But collecting it properly matters. - having the authority - having the tools - knowing what it means Otherwise you may open the door to challenge in court. If you’re considering using Google or other cloud data in proceedings, get it done properly. We regularly assist legal teams to forensically acquire, interpret and present this material. If you want an independent view, send me a message or reach out via our website. Site: www.conseek.com.au