eyeWitness to Atrocities

Spec sheet

Purpose

The app captures photos, videos, and audio related to atrocity crimes for potential use in investigations and trials.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Intended users

The app and resources are intended to support human rights defenders, civil society groups, journalists, and civilians documenting potential atrocity crimes in high-risk regions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · eyewitness.global

Privacy

Users may provide contact information or remain anonymous, and the app does not collect personally identifying device information or the sender’s IP address.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Support

The team offers training and answers support questions, with tech support available by email, WhatsApp, or Signal.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Headquarters

London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · eyewitness.global

Founded

2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · eyewitness.global

Android app

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · eyewitness.global

Data access

Individual users cannot retrieve footage submitted to the server, though partner organizations’ agreements may explain how lost images can be obtained.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Encrypted storage

Footage is encrypted on the device and sent encrypted to an access-controlled server hosted by LexisNexis Legal & Professional.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

iOS app

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · eyewitness.global

Not an advocacy publisher

eyeWitness says it does not publish submitted images and works with partners and legal authorities to pursue accountability.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Offline capture

Internet access is not required to record footage or capture its metadata; it is needed to download, register, or send footage.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Partner services

Partner organizations can receive documentation checklists, technical and legal support, secure backup, footage cataloguing, and help connecting with investigative bodies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Safety features

The app offers a changeable icon, a passcode-protected gallery separate from the phone’s standard gallery, and an emergency delete option.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Security reviews

eyeWitness says accredited companies regularly conduct professional penetration and vulnerability tests on the app.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Tamper detection

The app generates a unique hash for each recording so later changes can be detected.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Upload restriction

Only footage captured in the app’s secure mode and stored in its secured gallery can be sent to eyeWitness.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Verification metadata

It records GPS coordinates, nearby Wi-Fi networks and cell towers, and GPS and device date and time to help verify when and where footage was captured.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

Video limit

The app limits videos to a maximum of ten minutes and may stop sooner if there is insufficient storage space.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eyewitness.global

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