INTERNET SEARCHES FOR VETTING, INVESTIGATIONS, AND INTELLIGENCE
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CONFIDENTIALITY
It is very important to the integrity of the Internet investigative process
that the condentiality of the inquiry and any data with personally iden-
tifying information be maintained. Security measures should be carried
out, documented, and audited periodically, in conjunction with related
enterprise systems. When no longer needed, condential, personally iden-
tifying data should be permanently deleted.
ETHICS IN INVESTIGATIONS
It is important to set limits on methods used during Internet vetting to
avoid those that could be considered unethical or illegal. Examples of
ethical principles include
• Search methods must not violate laws or regulations. ...