--- title: Resources | Online Evidence Best Practices (2) description: Online Evidence Best Practices | Guides, articles, and videos on digital evidence, authentication, Federal Rules of Evidence, and more. (2) --- # Page Vault Resources White papers, articles, and videos on legal-grade web captures [GUIDE](https://blog.page-vault.com/2025-social-media-guide) ## Social Media Collections Guide ## (2025 Edition) [Download Now](https://blog.page-vault.com/2025-social-media-guide) [![chain of custody title slide](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Chain%20of%20Custody.png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/digital-chain-of-custody) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [What is chain of custody and how is handling digital evidence any different?](https://blog.page-vault.com/digital-chain-of-custody) Last Updated May 2024 The chain of custody is a fundamental concept that ensures the integrity and reliability of evidence or data across various fields. By meticulously documenting every step from collection to presentation, organizations and legal entities protect themselves against errors and malpractices, thus safeguarding the interests of the parties involved. This article explores the chain of custody of digital evidence and its unique challenges in comparison to physical evidence. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/digital-chain-of-custody) [![title slide for hash values and online evidence](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Deepfakes%20post.png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/hash-values-metadata) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Why you need hash values and metadata for online evidence](https://blog.page-vault.com/hash-values-metadata) Last Updated April 2024 One of the major challenges in handling digital evidence is the ease in which it can be altered, either intentionally or accidentally. Even simple actions like opening a file or copying a document can change its properties. Hash values mitigate this risk by providing a method to detect any changes. Similarly, metadata must be carefully preserved from the moment of capture to prevent any actions that could compromise the evidence’s reliability. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/hash-values-metadata) [![web-based evidence title slide](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Deepfakes%20post%20(1).png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/presenting-web-based-evidence) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Presenting Web-Based Evidence in the Courtroom](https://blog.page-vault.com/presenting-web-based-evidence) Last Updated April 2024 Social media posts, videos, and website content continue to be a main source of evidence found in the courtroom. This blog post offers comprehensive insights into effectively presenting online evidence, from admission to final presentation, supported by the right technology. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/presenting-web-based-evidence) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Deepfakes%20post.png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/video-evidence-authentication) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Preserving and Authenticating YouTube, TikTok and Other Online Videos in Court](https://blog.page-vault.com/video-evidence-authentication) Last Updated April 2024 In the rise of video use on social media, news websites, and across the internet, video platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and others serve as vital sources of evidence. As a result, legal professionals face challenges in authenticating video content for use in court. This task requires an understanding of both technological and legal nuances. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/video-evidence-authentication) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(26).png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/deepfakes-in-court) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [What Top Lawyers Do (and don't do) with Deepfakes in Court](https://blog.page-vault.com/deepfakes-in-court) Last Updated March 2024 It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence has entered the mainstream. The need for specialized skills or software previously required to manipulate and generate lifelike multimedia content such as photos or videos has been virtually eliminated. Known as deepfakes, these materials encompass audiovisual content that mimics the appearance or voice of individuals or events with high realism. Deepfakes have been used as a tool to manipulate political outcomes (such as a [fabricated call from fake Joe Biden](https://apnews.com/article/new-hampshire-primary-biden-ai-deepfake-robocall-f3469ceb6dd613079092287994663db5) discouraging voters in New Hampshire from participating in the primary), create non-consensual deepfake pornography (in which pop star [Taylor Swift was recently a victim](https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/feminism/taylor-swift-and-dangers-deepfake-pornography)), and pose as business leaders with an important announcement ([Mark Zuckerberg](https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/11/tech/zuckerberg-deepfake/index.html) announcing a change at Meta). The emergence of deepfakes presents a significant challenge in courtrooms, where the authenticity of evidence is key. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/deepfakes-in-court) [![comparision of public electronic information platforms vs private](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Public%20VS.%20Private%20ESI%20(800%20x%20418%20px).png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/public-vs-priviate-esi) [Webinar](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/webinar), ## [[Webinar] Public vs. Private ESI as Evidence - Best Practices](https://blog.page-vault.com/public-vs-priviate-esi) Last Updated March 2024 In the evolving landscape of the legal industry, the management of electronically stored information (ESI) has become a focal point of discussion and strategy. With the digitization of records and communications, legal professionals are increasingly faced with the dual challenge of handling both private and public forms of ESI, such as emails, cell phone records, websites, and social media accounts as evidence in court. The growing attention to online evidence emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of its collection and preservation, particularly in the face of legal proceedings. In this webinar, Alex Sappington, CEO of Page Vault walks through tips for handling public ESI as evidence. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/public-vs-priviate-esi) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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