GDPR: How might a reform impact private investigators?
In May 2018 the UK adopted the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The implementation of the privacy law encapsulates new privacy rules and stipulations. Data protection has always been an issue of utmost importance to private investigators. However, proficiency in collecting data is a complicated task due to
Social Media Abuse: How many more footballers to become victims?
Following the conclusion of the footballing weekend, British football has again been tainted by vile social media abuse. The Guardian confirmed earlier this month that several Twitter users who were banned after the Euro 2020 final were still posting on the platform under altered usernames. Social media abuse towards footballers is
99% of the Twitter accounts suspended following Euros were not anonymous.
Twitter confirms abusive tweets following the Euros final were mainly from UK accounts. Twitter has confirmed that 99% of accounts suspended during Euro 2020 were not anonymous. Twitter's data analysis suggested that an ID verification function for accounts would have been unlikely to prevent the abuse from happening. Twitter have confirmed
How private is your ‘private’ social media account?
The power of social media. Over the years we have witnessed the major influence, power and control social media holds on society. Evolving into a dictator, we can see this in the way traditional industries operate. As an account holder, you have the choice to post what you want, when you
Action Fraud to be axed after failing fraud victims!
Did action fraud slip into its own black hole? Last week’s announcement that the Action Fraud reporting portal is to be scrapped will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone. Especially those that have had the misfortunate of using it. The decision follows some stunning (and highly embarrassing) undercover work by The
Adequacy agreement: Great news for private investigators in the UK.
International Surveillance post-Brexit? The UK's position as a member state in the European Union (EU) gave UK citizens international travel flexibility. However, on 31st of January 2020 at 23:00, the UK withdrew its place in the European Union. So far, the UK is the first and only country to ever do
BS102000:2018-Is your Private Investigator up to industry standards?
What is the importance of acquiring the BS102000:2018? The BS102000:2018 dictates the investigation industry standards Code of Practice for the provision of investigative services. It is both overseen and awarded by the British Standards Institute. The accreditation allows private investigators to demonstrate accountability and commitment to excellence in practice. It also allows responsible
Social Media:Your brand on a knife-edge?
Past comments on Social Media can come back to haunt you. It seems an almost daily occurrence right now that an individual’s historic online social media comment or past behaviour has come back to haunt them. Prominent sporting personalities falling from behavioural grace and even the Tokyo Olympics have been just
Surveillance: What is permitted in the U.K?
What is 'Surveillance'? Surveillance is the "continuous observation of a place, person, group, or on-going activity in order to gather information." As ‘purveyors of fact’ it’s hardly surprising that private investigators will turn to surveillance to get to the truth. Surveillance can be an intrusive task. Private investigators must ensure a
‘DETECTIVE NO.1?’ to be honoured in P.I museum vast.
Detective NO.1? -Cases histories of Ellis Parker to be included in P.I museum. Private investigator and founder of P.I museum, Ben Harroll is an old friend of Conflict International's CEO, Mike LaCorte. Ben presented LaCorte with historical and compelling book, 'Detective NO.1?' Mike was provided with the opportunity to uncover