1. Collect what is relevant
Focus on public business identity, listing, credential and policy evidence needed to evaluate the reported concern.
2. Avoid unnecessary personal data
Do not collect sensitive personal information merely because it can be found.
3. Use lawful public sources
VerifySweep investigations should not rely on unauthorized account access, impersonation, threats or deceptive acquisition of private information.
4. Protect reporters
Public-facing case material should not expose reporter contact information without a legitimate reason and appropriate permission.
5. Keep evidence purpose-limited
Information should be retained and presented because it supports a specific factual question, not to embarrass an individual.
VerifySweep standard: Evidence should support the exact statement being made. A suspicious indicator is a reason to investigate, not a verdict.