I think a workflow where RAW-derived files need to be handed in together with either the RAW or a standardized export from the RAW would be better, but makes for a lot more work, so I see where they are coming from.<p>It doesn&#x27;t help much against intentional fraud, but helps against (accidential or not) misrepresentation.<p>I&#x27;d still recommend any professional to take a RAW as well, since it is a more reliable record of you having taken the specific picture and not manipulated it. Most semi-pro&#x2F;pro cameras can create both files in parallel. The better ones can even write them to separate memory cards, which has multiple advantages:<p>* writing in parallel reduces the inpact of writing more data if you use combined mode<p>* helps against failure or loss of one of the cards (e.g. if you have to transport them later, you can transport them in different pieces of luggage etc)<p>* if someone tries to force you to hand over the memory card to destroy evidence, you have a good chance to just hand over one of them and to keep your images without further confrontation