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Overview

Spotlight Investigations provides lawful surveillance investigations for insurance companies, legal professionals, HR departments, and corporate clients. Our covert investigations are undertaken to establish factual accuracy, verify claims, and support evidential decision-making in civil, insurance, and employment matters.

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All surveillance is conducted by PSA-licensed investigators and within the requirements of Irish law, GDPR, and industry best practice.

Scope of Surveillance Services

  • Mobile and static surveillance

  • Activity and behaviour verification

  • Evidence gathering for insurance and legal matters

  • High-quality photographic and video evidence

  • Contemporaneous notes and structured surveillance reports

Professional & Evidential Value

Our surveillance investigations provide objective evidence to assist:

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  • claims validation and liability assessment

  • litigation strategy and case preparation

  • employment and disciplinary processes

 

Evidence is gathered proportionately and presented clearly for professional review.

Investigation Methodology

  1. Instruction review and legal suitability assessment

  2. Operational planning and compliance checks

  3. Deployment of employed, licensed investigators

  4. Evidence capture and documentation

  5. Delivery of a factual, GDPR-compliant surveillance report, video footage, photography & auxillary evidence

Typical Instructions

  • Personal injury and liability claims

  • Suspected exaggeration or non-disclosure

  • Workplace absenteeism investigations

  • Employment and HR-related matters

Compliance, Licensing & Ethics

Surveillance is conducted in line with PSA licensing requirements, GDPR, and the principles of necessity and proportionality.

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Use of Tracking Devices & Vehicle Monitoring

Spotlight Investigations does not use GPS trackers, vehicle tracking devices, or any form of electronic tracking equipment when conducting surveillance operations.

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The placement or use of tracking devices on vehicles or personal property constitutes a breach of Data Protection legislation and privacy rights and is not lawful without specific statutory authority. While the use of such devices remains commonplace within parts of the investigation industry, Spotlight Investigations has adopted a strict policy prohibiting their use under any circumstances.

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All surveillance undertaken by Spotlight Investigations relies on:

  • Physical observation by PSA-licensed investigators

  • Lawful, proportionate, and overtly defensible methods

  • Continuous human judgment and accountability

 

This approach ensures that evidence gathered is legally compliant, ethically obtained, and suitable for use by insurers, legal advisors, and employers.

Do you use GPS trackers or vehicle tracking devices?

No. Spotlight Investigations does not use tracking devices or electronic monitoring equipment.

Is surveillance legally defensible?

Yes. When lawfully conducted, surveillance evidence is suitable for insurance and legal purposes.

Do you work directly with solicitors and insurers?

Yes. The majority of our instructions come from professional clients.

FAQs

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