How to Review NetworkProof Evidence

Guidance for interpreting NetworkProof PDFs and CSVs

This page explains how to read and understand evidence generated by NetworkProof. It does not provide legal, regulatory, or compliance conclusions.

NetworkProof evidence is a point-in-time record of browser-observed network activity for a specific session.

What the evidence represents

A single automated browser session
A single declared consent state
A single page load (plus one optional interaction)

The evidence reflects exactly what occurred during that session and nothing more.

Understanding the PDF

The PDF is a human-readable snapshot intended for review, sharing, or record-keeping.

It includes:

Run identifier
Target URL
Declared consent state
Date and time (UTC)
Chronological list of observed network requests

The PDF does not classify or label requests. All requests are listed as observed.

Understanding the CSV

The CSV contains the same request data in a machine-readable format.

Each row represents a single network request with:

Timestamp (UTC)
HTTP method
Full request URL

The CSV is suitable for filtering, sorting, or comparison using external tools.

What NetworkProof does not determine

Whether a request is lawful or unlawful
Whether consent is valid or invalid
Whether a site is compliant or non-compliant
The purpose or meaning of individual requests

Any interpretation or conclusion drawn from the evidence is the responsibility of the reviewer.

Important review considerations

Network behaviour may vary between sessions
Third-party availability can affect results
Dynamic content may change request patterns
Evidence should not be generalised beyond the recorded session

Using evidence for comparison

NetworkProof does not compare evidence automatically.

If multiple runs are performed under different consent states, comparison must be carried out externally using the PDFs or CSVs.

Care should be taken to ensure comparisons are contextual and time-appropriate.