Ross Donnelly
@rossdonnelly.bsky.social
Digital Forensics Team Leader and IT Manager at Keith Borer Consultants
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Decided to ask Lexis and Westlaw AI a basic question - identify which circuits had courts citing a case had before a certain date. Westlaw outright failed and Lexis hallucinated.
October 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Decided to ask Lexis and Westlaw AI a basic question - identify which circuits had courts citing a case had before a certain date. Westlaw outright failed and Lexis hallucinated.
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The nuances of every Cell Site case will be different, and whilst findings can seem compelling at first glance they may not be so after more detailed scrutiny. Read Remi Ogunbona's full article here:
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The nuances of every Cell Site case will be different, and whilst findings can seem compelling at first glance they may not be so after more detailed scrutiny. Read Remi Ogunbona's full article here:
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June 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New article alert! 🔥 🔥 🔥
The nuances of every Cell Site case will be different, and whilst findings can seem compelling at first glance they may not be so after more detailed scrutiny. Read Remi Ogunbona's full article here:
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The nuances of every Cell Site case will be different, and whilst findings can seem compelling at first glance they may not be so after more detailed scrutiny. Read Remi Ogunbona's full article here:
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In Ross Donnelly's latest article, he discusses how in a digital setting there can be ‘smoke without fire’, as it is possible to unwittingly possess indecent imagery but the law requires knowledge of possession to be guilty of an offence.
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#Solicitors #Barristers #Forensics
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#Solicitors #Barristers #Forensics
May 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
In Ross Donnelly's latest article, he discusses how in a digital setting there can be ‘smoke without fire’, as it is possible to unwittingly possess indecent imagery but the law requires knowledge of possession to be guilty of an offence.
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#Solicitors #Barristers #Forensics
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#Solicitors #Barristers #Forensics
Happy Easter to all my colleagues, connections, and all our customers at Keith Borer Consultants
Let us know if our forensic expertise can 'crack' your case...
Let us know if our forensic expertise can 'crack' your case...
April 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy Easter to all my colleagues, connections, and all our customers at Keith Borer Consultants
Let us know if our forensic expertise can 'crack' your case...
Let us know if our forensic expertise can 'crack' your case...
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We have seen a number of cases with potential classifications put forward by the Crown based solely upon images of firearms and their associated text. Unless compelling evidence is present in the image, we think that it is simply unsafe and unscientific to do so. Learn why:
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April 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We have seen a number of cases with potential classifications put forward by the Crown based solely upon images of firearms and their associated text. Unless compelling evidence is present in the image, we think that it is simply unsafe and unscientific to do so. Learn why:
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Questions raised about the reliability of AI, including significant amounts of fabricated sources reported by the tools
AI search engines cite incorrect news sources at an alarming 60% rate, study says
CJR study shows AI search services misinform users and ignore publisher exclusion requests.
arstechnica.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Questions raised about the reliability of AI, including significant amounts of fabricated sources reported by the tools
Google is expected to introduce an 'inactivity reboot' feature to Android, copying something Apple recently introduced. This, combined with many time-limited artefacts on devices, means it is imperative that DFUs are extracting phones ASAP so that we aren't locked out from potential evidence
Android 16 is getting a little more secure by stealing this iOS feature (APK teardown)
Google is working on an Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16, and it now looks like a handy iOS 18 feature will be part of this mode.
www.androidauthority.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Google is expected to introduce an 'inactivity reboot' feature to Android, copying something Apple recently introduced. This, combined with many time-limited artefacts on devices, means it is imperative that DFUs are extracting phones ASAP so that we aren't locked out from potential evidence
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The Independent Pornography Review by Baroness Bertin - an assessment of the legislation, regulation and enforcement of pornography - has just been published. Ross Donnelly gives his views.
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#Solicitors #Barristers #DigitalForensics #Legislation
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#Solicitors #Barristers #DigitalForensics #Legislation
March 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Independent Pornography Review by Baroness Bertin - an assessment of the legislation, regulation and enforcement of pornography - has just been published. Ross Donnelly gives his views.
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#Solicitors #Barristers #DigitalForensics #Legislation
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#Solicitors #Barristers #DigitalForensics #Legislation
On International Women's Day, I would like to reflect on all of the inspirational women I work with at Keith Borer Consultants. Scientists, casework logistics, and accounts (and all our supportive colleagues at our parent company) - the place wouldn't be the same without each and every one of you!
March 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
On International Women's Day, I would like to reflect on all of the inspirational women I work with at Keith Borer Consultants. Scientists, casework logistics, and accounts (and all our supportive colleagues at our parent company) - the place wouldn't be the same without each and every one of you!
The perception is that this is hidden away on the dark web, but illegal content is readily accessible online, and it doesn't take a tech-genius to find it. This shows there is a need for more proactive policing - identifying and removing the content, and more importantly identifying offenders.
Knife crime: 'I'm not tech-savvy - but within hours I could buy an illegal knife on social media'
Posing as an 18-year-old, BBC reporter Ruth Green quickly finds groups selling weapons openly.
www.bbc.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The perception is that this is hidden away on the dark web, but illegal content is readily accessible online, and it doesn't take a tech-genius to find it. This shows there is a need for more proactive policing - identifying and removing the content, and more importantly identifying offenders.
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25 arrested in global hit against AI-generated child sexual abuse material www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
25 arrested in global hit against AI-generated child sexual abuse material | Europol
Europol has supported authorities from 19 countries in a large-scale hit against child sexual exploitation that has led to 25 arrests worldwide. The suspects were part of a criminal group whose member...
www.europol.europa.eu
February 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
25 arrested in global hit against AI-generated child sexual abuse material www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure | Forensic science | The Guardian search.app/zenZfJUfApSb...
Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure
All 24 jobs at Dundee University’s Leverhulme research centre could be axed because of £30m budget deficit
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February 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure | Forensic science | The Guardian search.app/zenZfJUfApSb...
Curious developments over at Nissan. I'd be curious what Tesla would get out of this deal - it would probably be more efficient, and secure more tax breaks, to build fresh factories. Why investing a struggling brand when their own brand is going strong?
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
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Musk Responds To Report Nissan May Seek Tesla’s Investment
Reports of an overture towards the American electric vehicle maker come days after Nissan’s merger talks with Honda collapsed.
www.forbes.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Curious developments over at Nissan. I'd be curious what Tesla would get out of this deal - it would probably be more efficient, and secure more tax breaks, to build fresh factories. Why investing a struggling brand when their own brand is going strong?
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
www.bbc.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
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In conclusion, a) it's disgraceful that innocent people are so out of pocket for defending themselves; b) I don't know how anyone gets by doing legal aid for about a third the going rate charged by a decent tradesman.
February 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In conclusion, a) it's disgraceful that innocent people are so out of pocket for defending themselves; b) I don't know how anyone gets by doing legal aid for about a third the going rate charged by a decent tradesman.
We have some exciting entry-level positions to announce at Keith Borer Consultants!
Entry-level Digital Forensics role
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For the more creative types, we also have an opening for an Entry-level Forensic Imagery Analyst
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Entry-level Digital Forensics role
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For the more creative types, we also have an opening for an Entry-level Forensic Imagery Analyst
kbc.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...
February 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We have some exciting entry-level positions to announce at Keith Borer Consultants!
Entry-level Digital Forensics role
kbc.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...
For the more creative types, we also have an opening for an Entry-level Forensic Imagery Analyst
kbc.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...
Entry-level Digital Forensics role
kbc.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...
For the more creative types, we also have an opening for an Entry-level Forensic Imagery Analyst
kbc.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...
Apple: Privacy vs Safety
Apple: Privacy Vs Safety
As it emerges that the UK government has demanded a backdoor to encrypted user data stored by Apple using the Investigatory Powers Act, it is worth revisiting the core arguments in play. What are we t...
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February 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Apple: Privacy vs Safety
🤖 The government have announced plans to close some loopholes surrounding AI-generated 'deepfakes'
www.keithborer.co.uk/news/ai-gene...
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AI-Generated Imagery | Legal Update | Keith Borer Consultants
Existing legislation covers AI-supported offences reasonably well, but it has become apparent there are a few blind spots. The Government has announced plans for four new laws to address these limitat...
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February 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🤖 The government have announced plans to close some loopholes surrounding AI-generated 'deepfakes'
www.keithborer.co.uk/news/ai-gene...
www.keithborer.co.uk/news/ai-gene...
💻 A consultation on the use of evidence generated by software in criminal proceedings has opened. This could have huge ramifications for the Criminal Justice System, so it is worth spending some time to submit a response
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Use of evidence generated by software in criminal proceedings: Call for Evidence
www.gov.uk
February 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
💻 A consultation on the use of evidence generated by software in criminal proceedings has opened. This could have huge ramifications for the Criminal Justice System, so it is worth spending some time to submit a response
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
🍎 The UK and Apple are on a collision course after reportedly demanding access to encrypted user data - the ongoing battle between privacy and the law
www.theverge.com/news/608145/...
www.theverge.com/news/608145/...
Apple ordered to open encrypted user accounts globally to UK spying
The secret order would give the UK access to encrypted backups belonging to any user — not just Brits.
www.theverge.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🍎 The UK and Apple are on a collision course after reportedly demanding access to encrypted user data - the ongoing battle between privacy and the law
www.theverge.com/news/608145/...
www.theverge.com/news/608145/...
Existing legislation covers Al-supported offences reasonably well, but it has become apparent there are a few blind spots. The Government has announced plans for four new laws to address these limitations. Read our latest article to find out more. www.keithborer.co.uk/news/ai-gene...
AI-Generated Imagery | Legal Update | Keith Borer Consultants
Existing legislation covers AI-supported offences reasonably well, but it has become apparent there are a few blind spots. The Government has announced plans for four new laws to address these limitat...
www.keithborer.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Existing legislation covers Al-supported offences reasonably well, but it has become apparent there are a few blind spots. The Government has announced plans for four new laws to address these limitations. Read our latest article to find out more. www.keithborer.co.uk/news/ai-gene...
BBC News - Mumsnet targeted with child sexual abuse images
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Mumsnet: Parenting site targeted with child sexual abuse images
Company founder Justine Roberts tells the BBC the "horrific incident" has been reported to the police.
www.bbc.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
BBC News - Mumsnet targeted with child sexual abuse images
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We're often asked how do you get started in Digital Forensics - so we've written this piece for all those considering a career in the field (and if you haven't considered it, to inspire you to try it!)
#Graduates #Careers
#Graduates #Careers
News | Establishing a career in digital forensics | Keith Borer Consultants
Ross Donnelly talks about what a career in Digital Forensics could look like and gives advice to anyone starting out.
www.keithborer.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We're often asked how do you get started in Digital Forensics - so we've written this piece for all those considering a career in the field (and if you haven't considered it, to inspire you to try it!)
#Graduates #Careers
#Graduates #Careers
Wishing all my connections a very merry Christmas, and looking forward to solving your forensic problems in 2025!
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December 20, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Wishing all my connections a very merry Christmas, and looking forward to solving your forensic problems in 2025!
www.keithborer.co.uk
www.keithborer.co.uk