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Publish evidence safely

Prepare a separate shareable copy and choose a suitable recipient channel.

45–90 minutes1 recommended options

Do this first

Preserve the original evidence offline with its context. Work only on a copy.

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For agreed file transfer after sanitising a copy; it does not redact images or remove metadata for you.

Step by step

1
Preserve the original evidence offline with its context. Work only on a copy.
Step 1 · Not started
- Verify step 1: An original and a distinct working copy exist.
2
Inspect the copy for names, faces, voices, reflections and location clues; redact or blur identifiable content as appropriate.
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- Verify step 2: The exported copy was reviewed for visible and audible identifiers.
3
Inspect and remove unnecessary file metadata using a format-appropriate tool. Reopen the exported copy to check both content and metadata.
Step 3 · Not started
- Verify step 3: The exported copy was reopened and its metadata inspected.
4
Agree on a secure submission channel with the intended recipient and send a harmless test file before the evidence.
Step 4 · Not started
- Verify step 4: The recipient received a harmless file through the agreed channel.

Removing metadata does not remove identifying visual or audio content.
Screenshots and format conversion do not guarantee complete sanitisation.
Public release can expose witnesses; obtain specialist support for high-risk material.

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Reviewed 2026-09-05 · Content revision 2

Steps were revised. Previously saved plans remain on this device; check the current instructions before marking a new step complete.