Keep an Instagram public-profile evidence record

Record visible public observations with access context and distinguish source evidence from uncertain associations.

32 seconds. Silent explainer with on-screen text and English captions.

Video transcript

1. Define the public question. Keep the review limited to information you are authorized to inspect.
2. Record the visible view. Note the profile URL, observation date and whether you are signed out or an approved follower.
3. Separate evidence and inference. A visible link supports a public association. Similar names and photos can be copied.
4. Keep restrictions intact. Private posts and messages remain outside public-source research. Preserve unresolved checks.

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