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Priority Preservation Pathway

For urgent matters where delay increases risk, this expedited pathway prioritizes intake review and preservation scheduling.

engagement commences only under written authorization and defined scope.

What it includes

  • Expedited intake review and scoping
  • Priority scheduling for preservation workflows
  • Secure transfer guidance for urgent evidence sources
  • Chain of custody and verification outputs as standard deliverables

When it’s appropriate

  • Device replacement, wipe risk, or imminent access loss
  • Employee departure or account termination scenarios
  • Short litigation hold deadlines

How to request

Begin by email with “Priority Preservation” in the subject line and a brief note on what is at risk and any deadlines.

Contact Process Scope

No legal services are provided.

Related guides

Helpful pages for attorneys, insurers, and compliance teams.

Defensible Evidence Documentation for Legal and Insurance Matters

What You Receive

  • Chain-of-Custody Record (PDF)
  • Acquisition Log and Handling Notes
  • Hash Verification Record (where applicable)
  • Storage / Device Metadata Sheet (where applicable)
  • Delivery Manifest and Verification Outputs

Documentation is produced contemporaneously and maintained in accordance with defined handling procedures. These records are commonly used to support internal review, insurance claims handling, and legal preservation obligations. No legal analysis, content interpretation, or evidentiary conclusions are provided.

Why Data365 Evidence

  • Documented, repeatable forensic workflows
  • Chain-of-custody included in every engagement
  • Methods documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification
  • Clear written scope before engagement commences
  • Optional expert advisory by separate engagement

Engagement Process

Email Intake Written Scope Forensic Imaging Documentation Secure Delivery Optional Expert Advisory

Built for Legal & Insurance Matters

Preserve digital evidence before spoliation risk arises. Provide defensible documentation to support litigation and investigative strategy.

Free Evidence Preparation Resources

Example Use Cases

  • Emergency phone preservation before device reset
  • Cloud account export before access termination
  • Laptop imaging during employee departure

Typical Engagement Timeline

  • Day 0: Intake & written scope
  • Day 1: Evidence acquisition
  • Day 2: Documentation & verification
  • Day 3: Secure delivery

Begin an Engagement

Engagements begin with email-first intake to establish written scope and evidentiary record.

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