The Creator
A parent whose child was bullied by two others at school.
The Situation
A short video was captured showing two students bullying another child at school. After days of slow, evasive investigation, school authorities started to deny everything, claiming the digital video could have been made later or forged to look like a past event.
The Problem
Because digital files can easily have their metadata altered, the school administrators tried to dismiss the video evidence entirely by arguing the date of the recording was unreliable and possibly fabricated.
The AuthorHash Solution
The parent had timestamped the original video file with AuthorHash. The resulting certificate provided an unforgeable, cryptographically secure proof of exactly when the video existed, anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain and an eIDAS-qualified timestamp.
The Outcome
Presented with the AuthorHash certificate, the school authorities' claims of forged dates were clearly wrong and indefensible. They were forced to accept the evidence and take appropriate action.
"They tried to tell me digital files could be faked to protect their reputation. The AuthorHash certificate shut that argument down instantly.
Key Takeaway
When authorities try to deny digital evidence, an independent, cryptographically secure timestamp is your best defense against claims of forgery.