Compliance & Ethical Standards
Our Commitment to Lawful, Ethical Investigations
Spotlight Investigations is committed to delivering professional investigative services that meet the highest standards of legality, ethics, and accountability. Our work is carried out exclusively for legal professionals, insurers, HR departments, and corporate clients, and is designed to withstand legal, regulatory, and evidential scrutiny.
We recognise that investigative work carries significant legal and reputational implications for our clients. For this reason, compliance is not an add-on to our services — it is central to how we operate.
Regulatory & Legal Framework
All services provided by Spotlight Investigations are conducted in accordance with:
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The Private Security Authority (PSA) licensing framework
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Applicable Irish and EU Data Protection legislation (GDPR)
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Relevant employment, privacy, and surveillance law
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Principles of necessity, proportionality, and accountability
Our investigators are PSA-licensed and trained to operate within clearly defined legal boundaries at all times.
Surveillance & Data Protection
Lawful Surveillance Practices
Our surveillance services are designed to obtain objective evidence through lawful physical observation and documentation. We do not engage in intrusive or unlawful monitoring practices.
Prohibition on Tracking Devices
Spotlight Investigations maintains a strict policy prohibiting the use of:
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GPS tracking devices
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Vehicle tracking systems
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Electronic monitoring or covert tracking technology
The use of such devices without statutory authority constitutes a breach of Data Protection and privacy law. While their use may occur elsewhere within the industry, Spotlight Investigations does not deploy these methods under any circumstances.
By relying on trained investigators and compliant surveillance techniques, we ensure that evidence gathered:
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Is legally defensible
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Minimises privacy intrusion
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Protects clients from regulatory and evidential risk
Evidence Integrity & Reporting
All investigative findings are:
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Accurately recorded and contemporaneous
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Supported by verifiable sources
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Presented in clear, factual, and objective reports
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Suitable for legal review, claims assessment, and internal decision-making
We do not speculate, exaggerate, or offer legal conclusions.
Client Protection & Risk Management
Our compliance-first approach is designed to:
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Reduce exposure to GDPR complaints and regulatory scrutiny
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Ensure evidence is usable and defensible
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Protect insurers, employers, and legal teams from downstream liability
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Support ethical and proportionate decision-making
We regularly engage with legal advisors and clients to ensure investigations remain within an appropriate and lawful scope.
Confidentiality & Data Handling
All client instructions and investigative materials are handled with strict confidentiality. Data is:
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Collected only where a lawful basis exists
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Retained only for as long as necessary
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Stored securely
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Disclosed solely in accordance with client instruction and legal obligation