Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigations
Overview
Spotlight Investigations provides professional Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigations to legal professionals, insurers, HR departments, and corporate clients. OSINT investigations involve the lawful identification, collection, and analysis of information from publicly accessible sources to support litigation, claims assessment, internal investigations, and risk management.
All OSINT investigations are conducted in accordance with Irish law, GDPR, and Private Security Authority (PSA) licensing requirements, and are designed to withstand legal, regulatory, and evidential scrutiny.
What We Do
Our OSINT investigations may include:
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Lawful analysis of publicly available online content and digital footprints
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Open-source corporate, director, and association research
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Adverse media and reputational risk assessments
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Verification of publicly stated information and inconsistencies
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Timeline reconstruction using open and lawful sources
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Identification of connections, affiliations, and patterns using open data
We do not access private accounts, restricted databases, or unlawfully obtained material.
How This Service Supports Professionals
OSINT investigations provide an efficient, cost-effective and proportionate means of gathering intelligence where surveillance is unnecessary or inappropriate.
Our findings support:
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Insurance claims validation and fraud prevention
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Litigation preparation and case strategy
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Workplace and internal investigations
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Corporate due diligence and compliance reviews
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Risk assessment and decision-making
OSINT is often used as a stand-alone investigative tool or in conjunction with surveillance, legal research, financial investigations, or employee vetting/investigations.
Quality, Compliance & Licensing
All OSINT investigations are conducted by PSA-licensed investigators and adhere to:
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GDPR principles of lawfulness, necessity, and proportionality
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Data minimisation and purpose limitation
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Ethical investigative standards
We do not use deception, misrepresentation, or intrusive digital techniques.
What is Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)?
OSINT refers to the lawful collection and analysis of information from publicly accessible sources, including open online platforms, public records, and media sources.
Do you access private or restricted information?
No. We only use information that is lawfully and publicly available.
Is OSINT GDPR-compliant?
Yes. When conducted with a lawful basis and proportional scope, OSINT is fully GDPR-compliant.
Can OSINT findings be used in legal or insurance matters?
Yes. Our reports are factual, sourced, and suitable for professional & legal review.