5. Security and protection measures in the context of internal investigations in accordance with ISO 37008
This section details the precautionary measures to be incorporated into the internal investigation process, including proactive management of evidence security and protection of employees during the internal investigation process, particularly with regard to the risk of retaliation.
5.1 Measures to preserve and secure evidence
The internal investigation process must include a set of measures to safeguard the evidence collected during an assignment.
This involves determining who has access to extensive information during the internal investigation. This includes setting up dedicated secure areas, both physically (permanent office with access restricted to internal investigation teams only) and logically (having server spaces strictly...
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Bibliography
Standards
- Internal investigations by organizations – Recommendations. - PD ISO/TS 37008 - 2023
The Institute of 2024 International Reference Framework for Professional Internal Audit Practices (IRF)
Internal Auditors (IFACI)
Regulations
Law No. 2017-399 of March 27, 2017 on the duty of care of parent companies and contracting companies.
Law No. 2016-1691 of December 9, 2016 on transparency, anti-corruption, and economic modernization.
Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 16, 2014 on market abuse (market abuse regulation).
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