Collect additional information

The CCCA tests and consolidates its case hypotheses by collecting additional information through the following methods:  
 

• Conduct cutting edge open source investigation and analysis. Open source investigation techniques rely on modern information technology and are increasingly used by national and international law enforcement authorities. They include www, Dark Web and social media exploitation through Onion Scan, Phyton, Wayback Machine and other techniques. The analysis conducted through these means includes geolocation of videos and photographs, satellite imagery and radio signals analysis, identification of persons and objects, tracking of movements and the verification of documents.
• Rely on a network of organizations, including NGO who are already  deployed on the ground, and experts to collect information relevant to an investigation. The CCCA coordinates the information collection of these organizations and experts and provides guidance on the type of information that is sought, on minimum standards that should be adhered to when collecting, storing and sharing information and on measures to avoid or limit risks. Through this coordination and guidance, the CCCA ensures that the information collected by the CCCA's partner organizations and experts is relevant to criminal investigations and prosecutions, as complete as possible and admissible as evidence in potential court proceedings.
• Make targeted requests for additional information to potential information holders.
• Solicit the provision of documents, and communication with, anonymous sources through a secure communication channel (SecureDrop).