IPDR ADMISSIBILITY IN COURT
An IPDR (Internet Protocol Detail Record) report alone is generally not considered sufficient evidence for a criminal conviction. Courts consistently treat IPDR data, much like Call Detail Records (CDR), as corroborative evidence which must be supported by other substantial, independent evidence to secure a conviction. Evidentiary Value and Limitations Corroborative Tool: IPDR data is a vital forensic and intelligence-gathering tool that helps law enforcement agencies track suspect movements, establish communication patterns, map criminal networks, and reconstruct timelines of events. This information is used to support other evidence presented in court. Metadata Only: IPDRs only contain metadata (source/destination IPs, timestamps, duration, services used, data volume); they do not contain the actual content of communications (e.g., audio of calls, message text). Therefore, they cannot provide direct proof of the nature or content of a criminal conspiracy or act. Requirement for...