Short answer: Triage Forensics provides mobile phone forensics for workplace investigations, including message recovery, call and contact analysis, location timelines, app usage and photo metadata. The right mix depends on the allegation, so we start by matching each service to the question you actually need answered.
Our guide to digital forensics for workplace investigations covers the overall process. This page focuses on choosing the right services for the matter in front of you.
Matching the service to the allegation
| Workplace allegation | Phone evidence that usually matters |
|---|---|
| Harassment or bullying by message | Message content and deleted message recovery across SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp and similar apps; who sent what, and when. |
| Inappropriate images | Photo and media recovery, plus metadata showing when and on which device an image was created or received. |
| Working elsewhere during paid hours | Location timeline from GPS, Wi-Fi and app records, alongside app usage during rostered hours. |
| Leaking confidential information | File-sharing apps, email, cloud services and screenshots of company material. |
| Contact with a competitor or client | Call logs, contacts and messaging history for specific people and dates. |
Scoping this way keeps the examination focused, faster and more respectful of the employee’s privacy, because we only look for what’s relevant.
Company phones versus personal phones
- Company-owned devices: usually simpler, subject to your policies and employment contracts.
- Personal devices: generally need the employee’s consent or another lawful basis. Get legal advice before taking possession of a personal phone.
Either way, the device should be preserved as soon as possible and not used in the meantime.
What you receive
A written report that sets out what was examined, what was found, what couldn’t be recovered and why, in plain language your HR panel or lawyer can follow. If the matter escalates, the same report is built to withstand external scrutiny.
Frequently asked questions
What can mobile forensics recover for a workplace investigation?
Deleted messages where technically recoverable, call logs and contacts, location history from GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth records, app usage, and photos with metadata.
Is deleted message recovery guaranteed?
No. Recovery depends on the device model, operating system version, backup settings, how long ago the deletion occurred and subsequent use. We explain honestly what’s achievable before work begins.
Getting started
Contact Triage Forensics with the allegation and the device type, and we’ll recommend a focused scope, timeframe and cost.