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Digital Records in Insurance Matters: Context, Dates and Preservation
Organize photographs, messages and public-post references without altering sources or attempting technical conclusions beyond your expertise.
By Joseph De Gregorio · Federal Sentencing Strategist
Founder and President, Sentencing Advocacy Group · November 6, 2026
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Identify the original format and source
Record whether an item is an original file, screenshot, export or forwarded copy. Preserve what is lawfully available under counsel’s instructions. Different formats may retain different context. Do not describe a cropped image as the complete source when the original is unavailable.
Keep dates and interpretations separate
The date displayed in a post may differ from when an image was created or an event occurred. Record what the source actually states. Technical specialists may need to evaluate metadata or authenticity. SAG can organize the source index without certifying those conclusions.
Preserve surrounding context
Messages, captions, attachments and sequence can matter. Identify gaps and the limits of your knowledge. Counsel should direct collection and handling. Do not delete, alter or selectively reconstruct relevant material to make it fit a preferred narrative.
Connect records to factual questions
For each important item, identify the question it may help answer and what remains uncertain. A preparation chronology should not treat a public post as conclusive proof of every alleged fact. Counsel and qualified reviewers evaluate significance in the actual matter.
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Can SAG authenticate image metadata?
No. SAG organizes records and questions; qualified technical professionals evaluate authenticity and metadata.
Sources and professional scope
Official background: FBI: Investigating Insurance Fraud and NAIC: Insurance Fraud. Sources checked November 6, 2026. These sources provide general context; counsel evaluates the actual jurisdiction, charge and applicable law. No historical statistics are used to predict an individual outcome.
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