Online Publication Evidence
Prove what has been published online
(even if it has since been deleted)
Proof of Compliance
Tamper-proof evidence of your compliance publications recorded each day
Web Commodore Online Evidence
Prove what has been published online
Record online publication evidence
Online EvidenceCopyright Infringement Online Reputation Proof of Compliance Brand Protection Competitive Monitoring
Certified Records of Online Content
We take certified snapshots of what's published online. Incorporating accurate timestamps our digital evidence records provide solid proof of publication history.
Solid Proof
The chain of custody is paramount to digital forensics. We generate and store digital evidence that can be verified by authorities and courts.
Independently Verifiable
We securely store digital evidence in the cloud so it can be accessed and verified at any time.
Intellectual PropertyCopyright Infringement
Provide solid proof that another website has used your creative works (photographs, texts) or other content that belongs to you. Take control of what is rightfully yours
Online ReputationDefamation / Cyber Bullying
Indisputable proof of statements or comments published in news articles, forum posts or on social media. Track how such content may be modified or deleted over time by scheduling daily certified snapshots. Protect your reputation online
ComplianceProof of Compliance
Demonstrate your compliance with regulations by recording a certified snapshot of your website's terms and conditions, regulatory information pages, disclaimers or other legal texts. Prove publication history by scheduling daily recordings. Create a compliance audit trail
Brand ProtectionDemonstrate Brand Usage History
Proving your prolonged use of your unregistered trade marks can afford you protection of those marks in many countries. Record evidence of your brand usage by scheduling monthly certfied snapshots of your corporate and product web pages. Protect your brand
CompetitionMonitor Trade Competitors
Record advertising statements, pricing history, promotional offers, positioning messages published by your competitors Protect yourself against unfair competition
Web Commodore Technology
1A snapshot source is created from a user-submitted URL of a public web page or social media post.
2Web Commodore takes a snapshot of the web page and stamps it with the accurate date & time.
3A SHA-256 hash fingerprint is generated for the web page and timestamp combination.
4Online Publication Evidence is generated from the web page snapshot, SHA-256 hash fingerprint and timestamp.
5The Publication Evidence is stored securely in the cloud where it can be accessed and verified by authorised parties.
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Online Evidence
Proof of Publication in the Education Sector - Is Your School Doing Enough?
As if schools, colleges, and universities don’t already have enough on their plates, they also need to make sure they list proof of publication for a variety of different standards. For example, the government requires schools in the UK to publish exam results and more besides – as this helps to build up to a crucial picture of how your establishment performs and will help to show potential new families why you are the best option in their local area.
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Are You Protecting Your Social Brand Enough?
It is safe to say that more and more businesses and brands are built online than ever before. As well as through bespoke websites and online advertising, we are making sure our customers know who we are and what we stand for through extensive social media accounts. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, your social media can become your personality online. This is all the more reason why it’s crucial to protect yourself and your image as much as you possibly can.
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Still Using Physical Paper Trails? It's Time to Upgrade
Technology is always going to have a habit of marching on. As it happens, much of your business likely takes place online nowadays – therefore, while plenty of businesses and entrepreneurs still use paper trails to back themselves up, it is fast becoming a bit of an unnecessary measure. What court in the land is going to stand up to you if you don't have any kind of digital trail or evidence for what's rightfully yours? It sounds harsh, but it’s true – there are plenty of reasons why just having physical documents to hand to back up your IP is no longer enough. The same applies to compliance proof, too. Why should you upgrade to digital evidence as a priority?
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Could Competitive Monitoring Be an Asset to Your Business?
In any line of business, it is not only healthy to keep an eye on the competition, it is recommended! Otherwise, it can be difficult to know whether or not you are doing enough to appeal to the people you really want to reach out to. When you are running an online store, for example, you might not know if the sales you are running are doing enough to appeal to people’s deal-hungry natures, or if you are actually undercutting yourself in the long run.
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Reputation Isn't Everything - Or Is It?
You’re a public figure, celebrity, or run a popular brand or business. Things are going great. You’re making money, building presence, and your PR strategies are ensuring your name is hitting the newswire in the best possible way. However, good press can only go so far, and for that reason, it’s tempting to fall into a period of complacency. Even if you’re riding high on a variety of successes and successful moments, it can only take a slight misfire or a counter-claim to bring your success toppling down again.
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I Can Protect My IP Myself - Can't I?
When you first start out in business, or when you first create intellectual property, it’s understandable that you’re likely to want to protect it at all costs. After all, who knows your work better than yours truly? However, there is certainly no shame in reaching out for help and support, and in the modern age, it’s actually encouraged.
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3 Good Reasons to Back Yourself Up
Regardless of the type of business you run, whether you are a public figure, or if you are in the public eye for any other reason, it has gotten more and more important for you to back yourself up. In recent blogs, we’ve looked at specific ways in which you might wish to protect your IP, your copyright, and to even prove that you are abiding by specific regulations and controls.
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Is Your Business Showing Clear Enough Compliance?
When you run an international firm or business, it’s crucial to ensure that you keep in line with various policies and statutes. Otherwise, you could fall foul of international legislation. Having a compliance system in place not only ensures that your company falls in line with corporate expectations, but that you are providing evidence of your own code of ethics.
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Why Backing Your Brand Is Crucial
The moment you set up a brand or product line, you are going to need to start protecting it. But how easy is this to do in the modern age? Before you are able to copyright and protect your product line through law, you are going to need to ensure you have backing, and proof that your ideas are your own.
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Tired of Your Photos Getting Zero Credit? Here's What to Do
Photographers are some of the most relied-upon artists online. The art of photography is something that’s never faded away, and the fact is, news articles and websites are dependent on great photos to appeal to visitors and customers alike. That’s all well and good – but what about credit where credit’s due?
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Are You Protecting Yourself Enough Against Fake News?
In the past few years, fake news has become nothing short of a phenomenon. With social media and networks such as Facebook becoming a leading way for people to share breaking news stories, it’s safe to say that the lines between what’s real and what’s fake are starting to blur. There are two side-products of this phenomenon – one, of course, is that readers will struggle to realise what is real and what is fake.
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