The Certify Web Content service—designed for individuals, companies, and legal professionals—is operated by Informatica in Azienda, a European digital forensics and certification company based in Bologna, Italy.We transform volatile online data into court-admissible digital evidence using forensic acquisition, qualified electronic signatures, and RFC 3161 timestamps—legally valid in the
European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions with equivalent legal frameworks.
Why certification (not screenshots)
A simple screenshot has no legal value and is subject to free judicial interpretation:
it can be manipulated and its origin cannot be proven. Our process adds cryptographic proof and a formal report
that makes content admissible in court.
- Forensic capture: full URL, HTML/JS/CSS, linked objects, headers, time, IP, user-agent, and context
- Integrity: SHA-256 hash (unique fingerprint) proves immutability
- Identity & date certainty: qualified signature + RFC 3161 timestamp by a QTSP
- Chain of custody: method, tools, logs, and roles documented in a formal report
- Verification: independent validation by courts, lawyers, and authorities
What we certify
Web & Social
- Web pages and posts (full DOM + assets)
- Reviews, comments, user-generated content
- X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Chats & Messaging
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger
- Direct messages & attachments
- Email bodies and headers
Accounts & Logs
- Unauthorized access traces
- Google Location History
- Platform audit trails
International legal validity (EU + Extra-EU)
Our default certification is legally valid and admissible in the
EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions with equivalent electronic signature and digital
evidence frameworks.
Core legal bases
- EU: eIDAS (EU No. 910/2014, as amended by EU 2024/1183); Italian CAD (D.Lgs. 82/2005)
- US: ESIGN Act; UETA; Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE 901–902)
- Guidelines: ISO/IEC 27037, ISO/IEC 27043, RFC 3161, RFC 3227, NIST SP 800-86
Country-specific options
If a local procedure is required (e.g., notarization, apostille, or a
jurisdiction-specific format), tell us the country and we’ll provide a tailored quote.
Deliverables you receive
- Forensic evidence package (acquired content + technical metadata)
- SHA-256 hash of the package for independent integrity checks
- Qualified electronic signature and RFC 3161 timestamp (QTSP)
- Forensic Evidence Statement (PDF) with method, hashes, legal bases, and chain of custody
Certification workflow
- Request: send us the URL/content and objective of proof
- Forensic acquisition (FAW): we collect content + metadata + context
- Protection: SHA-256 hashing + qualified signature + RFC 3161 timestamp
- Report: we issue a Forensic Evidence Statement (PDF)
- Delivery: you receive a court-ready evidence package
- (Optional) country-specific certification (notary/apostille)
Evidence storage & custody
Custody transfer: the original evidence is delivered to the client and remains under their sole control.
Retention policy: we keep a secure backup for 90 days (QA/verification) and then perform
certified deletion (e.g., NIST SP 800-88). Extended retention is a separate paid service available upon
written request before expiration.
Typical use cases
Reputation & Safety
- Defamation, threats, harassment
- Abusive reviews & UGC
- Identity theft reports
IP & Compliance
- Copyright & image misuse
- Trademark infringement, unfair competition
- Evidence for takedowns
Business Proof
- Certify chats & business notices (WhatsApp, email)
- Contract-adjacent online facts
- Location & access logs
Pricing & taxes
We provide a clear estimate before each engagement. VAT is applied where applicable
(non-EU customers are typically not subject to EU VAT under cross-border rules).
Start your certification
Send us the URL or content you need to certify. We’ll confirm scope and feasibility and issue a formal quote.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice.
Jurisdiction-specific requirements may apply.
