I suspect child abuse — is CCTV forensics on a daycare center possible?

If child abuse is suspected at a daycare center, the most important step is to secure the CCTV footage.

However, from 2025, the CCTV viewing system has been strengthened.

Previously, you could immediately view CCTV simply by submitting a doctor's opinion or having a relevant public official accompany you.

However, from 2025, immediate viewing is only possible by "submitting a doctor's opinion AND being accompanied by a relevant public official".

Based on these procedures, request CCTV viewing, and if you find signs of child abuse afterward or signs that the footage was intentionally deleted, CCTV forensics may be necessary.

CCTV forensics is a procedure that goes beyond simple video viewing, scientifically analyzing the recovery of deleted files, log analysis of storage media, and whether the video was manipulated.

If the daycare provides only some footage or if footage from a specific time period is missing, digital forensics technology can be used to verify the existence of deleted or hidden footage.

However, digital evidence obtained through such forensics must have integrity and identity in order to be recognized as legal evidence.

This means that you must prove that the submitted footage is identical to the original and that there has been no alteration or damage after collection.

Also, since digital evidence must go through proper legal procedures when collected, I would like to conclude my answer by saying that you must always proceed with a digital forensics expert.