Ada Kowalska

Scope of my court-expert appointment

• Software quality audits and compliance of IT systems with procurement specifications (SIWZ) and contracts.
• Intellectual property and digital design: audits of interface uniqueness and plagiarism.
• Forensic analysis of digital documentation and authenticity of electronic evidence in commercial disputes.
• Digital accessibility: WCAG audits of compliance with statutory requirements.
• IT implementation processes (Agile/Waterfall): analysis of the causes of delays and regressions.

Working with law firms

Work with law firms may involve IT disputes and GDPR matters. I review the change history and agreements on system acceptance. For data protection matters, the review may cover data flows, consent, cookies, arrangements with processors, records of processing activities and data protection impact assessments.

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Possible areas of work

1. Requirements and project agreements

   In audits, I compare requirements and project agreements with the delivered solution. I assess how it works, its usability and any differences from the agreed scope.

2. Documentation and technical material

   Depending on the assignment, the review may cover contracts, specifications, correspondence, change records and test results.

3. System behaviour

   I compare requirements with how the system actually works. The review may cover usage scenarios, interfaces and digital accessibility.

4. Findings and next steps

   Depending on the purpose of the assignment, the assessment may identify problems, their impact, possible remedies or questions for further investigation.

Possible outcomes

The format and scope of the assessment depend on the assignment and the material available. It may take the form of a report answering agreed questions, a comparison of requirements and findings, or recommendations for further action. Where relevant, it may include document references, descriptions of tests and priorities for corrective work.