EXIF is used to identify anonymous accounts; However, social media frequently deletes metadata.
EXIF content
- Device brand/model.
- GPS coordinate.
- Date/time.
- Software version.
Social media difference
- Facebook, Instagram delete metadata.
- X partially retains.
- Telegram does not retain.
Recovery
- It still exists in the original device.
- Can be extracted from backups
Frequently asked
WhatsApp photo EXIF?
Most of it is deleted by compression.
Manipulated EXIF?
Possible; expert consistency check.
Detection without EXIF?
Behavior, language, network pattern.
Relevant legislation
- HMK art.199-205 — Presentation of documents and evidence.
- HMK art.400-405 — Determination; with witness / expert.
- CMK art.134 — Computer search, copying; hash chain.
- TCK art.243-245 — Computer crimes, digital evidence chain.
- e-Signature Law (5070) — Electronic signature and time stamp.
Legal notice: This article is for general information purposes; A meeting with a lawyer is required for a concrete case.