Handling Digital Evidence

When an online safety incident occurs — whether cyberbullying, grooming, image sharing, or any other concern — how you handle the digital evidence in those first crucial minutes can determine whether it is usable in a safeguarding investigation or lost forever. This course teaches practical evidence preservation techniques that anyone in a safeguarding role can apply.

What you'll learn

• Preserve digital evidence correctly without contaminating or destroying it
• Document online safety incidents thoroughly and accurately
• Understand the chain of evidence and why it matters for investigations

Lessons