government records

RSG #331: How To Reconstruct the Chain of Custody for Missing Digital Evidence

Digital evidence rarely disappears with a theatrical puff of smoke. It is copied, renamed, converted, moved, redacted, separated from attachments, or excluded from a production. By the time the public notices, five offices may possess five versions and everyone has developed a sudden devotion to passive voice. Reconstructing the chain of custody means documenting where …

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RSG #309: How To Reconstruct Deleted Government Web Records

Resistance Survival Guide #309 Government websites are not permanent archives. Pages can disappear, reports can move, datasets can be replaced, and policy language can change without a clear public explanation. When this happens, the missing material may contain evidence about government priorities, enforcement standards, public health guidance, civil rights protections, contracts, spending, or official promises. …

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