A global manufacturing corporation faced a litigation dispute where key evidence existed across Facebook and Instagram posts, messages, comments, and video-linked content. The challenging nature of social media data, combined with a rush production deadline, required a partner capable of delivering consistent, defensible results at speed. Sandline stepped in.
- A large volume of data included posts, comments, private messages, and video URLs.
- The client needed a threaded, review-friendly dataset in a matter of days.
- Maintaining defensibility and completeness was critical.
Using Sandline’s Data Collection Services and ModernETL, Sandline quickly:
- Collected all Facebook and Instagram data defensibly.
- Extracted and normalized posts, comments, messages, and media.
- Converted raw exports into threaded, chronological formats for an organized review.
- Ensured metadata and documentation were preserved throughout.
Sandline then processed the collected data into ECA, executed search terms, and promoted relevant items to the review population—delivering a complete, review-ready dataset.
- Sandline delivered on time productions, despite an extremely compressed timeline.
- Sandline supported the case team with experienced contract attorneys, freeing up counsel to focus on case strategy.
- Productions were prepared and QC’d seamlessly, meeting all deadlines.
- The client benefited from Sandline’s consistent, accountable approach, avoiding the typical pitfalls of social media data handling.
This matter highlighted Sandline’s strength in converting complex, unconventional data into organized, defensible evidence, providing clarity and control when it mattered most. Sandline delivered the agility and precision required to meet an accelerated production deadline.
