WDH-079 Websites, Domains & Internet Infrastructure
How do I preserve interactive or personalised website content?¶
Document the exact account, device, conditions and sequence that produced the content. A final screenshot alone may not explain what the system delivered.
Evidence to consider¶
- full URL and timing;
- account and login state;
- device and browser;
- cookies, location or search terms;
- actions taken;
- screen capture of the sequence;
- messages, forms, downloads and identifiers.
Interpret the result carefully¶
Technical records may identify a service, account, device or request rather than the person responsible. Preserve exact dates, times and time zones, and test shared access, automation, compromise and changing infrastructure where relevant.
Key takeaway
Capture only what is necessary and seek provider records where the displayed result needs independent explanation.