The initial phase of the course focuses on providing you with essential knowledge and uncovering the concealed liabilities associated with libel, libel by implication, First Amendment law, privacy concerns, cyberharassment, and copyright infringement. This foundational understanding equips you with the necessary skills to identify potentially harmful content across various digital platforms, including posts, tweets, texts, emails, pictures, videos, memes, hashtags, and other forms of digital content. By developing this knowledge base, you gain the expertise to effectively recognize and address toxic content in a wide range of online mediums.

With your newly acquired skills in identifying "high liability" OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence) evidence, the next step is to employ straightforward strategies for assessing and mitigating the risks associated with toxic content. Through a case-by-case approach, you will learn how to prioritize content that should never be shared with third parties and determine which social media evidence can be transmitted while ensuring proper disclaimers within the context of your specific investigation. By implementing these strategies, you will gain the ability to make informed decisions regarding the appropriate handling and disclosure of social media evidence, thus minimizing potential legal liabilities.

In the third and final step, you will establish a robust infrastructure to seamlessly incorporate your evidence into your Social Media Investigation (SMI) report, while ensuring privacy and minimizing liability concerns. This module will equip you with the necessary skills to effectively communicate your OSINT and SOCMINT evidence to various stakeholders, including clients, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, news media, and other relevant third parties, all while maintaining legal compliance and mitigating any potential legal risks. By mastering these techniques, you will be able to confidently share your findings without compromising privacy or encountering legal hurdles.