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A private detective, for whom? Why?

Any person, company, local authority or organisation with a legitimate interest in asserting their rights, preserving their interests and ensuring their defence may appoint a Private Research Agent.

The obligations of the private detective

They are multiple and are linked to the Code of Ethics.

The obligation of transparency

One of the first and not least obligations is that any private detective agency and any private detective must possess:

  • A license to practice for the establishment;

  • An approval linked to the manager.

The obligation to advise

All of the obligations incumbent on the profession of “private detective” are referenced in Book VI of the Internal Security Code and the Code of Ethics.

Thus, the advisory obligation consists of each agency committing to carrying out the mission in proportion to the client's needs.

During surveillance, even at the request of the client who would like to do more than is necessary, the Agency Director must advise his client on the possible risks of an attack on privacy, and must, as a professional, contain the unhealthy curiosity of a client.

The obligation of means

Often opposed to the result, the investigator must do everything possible to ensure the success of the mission.

Indeed, it is difficult to guarantee a result. In the case of surveillance, the hours of waiting in front of a home are due and the private detective will not be able to guarantee that the person being monitored leaves their home.

On the other hand, if the private detective agency is tasked with providing two agents and only one is on site, there is a breach of this obligation.

The obligation to report

All private detectives have an obligation to report on the execution of their mission.

This report allows the client to have an overview of the situation and very often allows additional means to be put in place to help reveal the truth.

Finally, whether the result is positive or negative, all Private Investigation Agencies must provide you with a detailed and detailed report including photographs of the intervention according to the needs of the investigation.

Professional secrecy

An essential basis for the relationship with the client, this is the most important obligation.

This professional secrecy is defined by the laws in force and more precisely article R631-9 of its code of ethics which guarantees complete confidentiality of the information transmitted to Private Research Agencies up to the elements reported in the report.

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