Social media usage has risen exponentially over the past decade and with it has come social media misconduct. Whether you are an employer who needs background checks on a new employee’s social media accounts, or a criminal lawyer who needs information extrapolated from a mobile phone, BISI can assist.

Social Media Investigations

Social media investigations involve the detailed analysis of an organization’s or individual’s social media accounts. They are commonly used to provide information relevant to an investigation, court case, background checks or to establish an alibi.

When are Social Media Investigations required?

Social media investigations can be critical in providing admissible evidence within civil and criminal matters. Another growing requirement for these services is pre-employment screenings or internal investigations involving current or former employees within a business. This can be due to the need to ascertain specific evidence in relation to potentially fraudulent activity, data theft, or gross misconduct.

What data can be recovered and analyzed?
Using the latest sophisticated analytics software and open source intelligence gathering, BISI’s Intelligence Analysts can search, identify, and monitor the following:

• Social media posts
• Photographs/pictures
• Direct messages
• Group Conversations
• Message IP addresses
• Data mapping & profiling Brand reputation
• Social media usage of staff - during working hours
• Investigation into what is available and known about potential new employees (background checks)