Build an authenticity checklist for a key digital exhibit
Key facts
- Human involvement
- RedLawyer-led
- How AI is used
- From the file, list source, capture date, metadata fields, hash if supplied and gaps against the authenticity questions the lawyer has named.
- What the lawyer must review
- Authenticate through source and chain of custody, using a forensic examiner where needed
- Do not rely on a tool's 'this looks real' score
Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply.
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Supporting preparation only. Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. Substantive advice, judgement and any restricted content remain with the responsible human. |
| Lawyer | Perform the substantive analysis and decisions. Independently check any permitted supporting work and approve the exact output for its intended use. |
Checklist
- Preserve original files and relevant metadata. Document provenance and handling, and seek forensic review where authenticity needs to be resolved.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.