Computer forensics
PCs often contain data that can be used as evidence. But if you collect evidence for a fraud investigation by simply copying data, you might not be able to maintain the data as evidence. And you might not be able to restore deleted data either. In this case, the relevant authorities might not accept the data as adequate evidence. To extract and restore data as reliable evidence, your data needs to be extracted by professionals. PwC's forensic services practice uses world-class, specialized and highly reliable equipment and software. Our professionals have extensive experience not only responding to lawsuits in Japan but also providing support in submitting evidence to support lawsuits and regulatory authorities overseas, including in the US.
Mobile forensics
Today, mobile devices such as mobile phones and smartphones are indispensable for daily businesses. Because smartphones have almost the same level of functionality as PCs, they are particularly likely to contain data that can be used as evidence for fraud investigations. Because more and more organisations are allowing BYOD (bring your own device, a system that allows employees to use their own smartphones for business), it can be difficult for those organisations to control which applications can be used. Compared to organisations that distribute smartphones to their employees, organisations that use BYOD face a higher risk that inappropriate information may be taken off of company premises. When investigating fraud, data must be collected by professionals, using specialised methods that do not compromise the data’s reliability as evidence.
