Ethics

All investigators, surveillance agents, desktop researchers, etc working under Protocol Security instruction must abide by the following Code of Ethics:

  • To perform all professional duties in accordance with the highest moral principles and never be guilty of conduct which will bring reproach upon the profession of the private investigator or the Confederation of Irish Detectives.
  • To verify the credentials of clients and that they have lawful and moral reasons to instruct an investigation.
  • To respect the privacy of clients and their lawful confidences.
  • To ensure that the services are adequately secure to protect privacy and to guard against inadvertent disclosure of private information.
  • To ensure that all employees and persons paid to assist in investigation adhere to this Code of Ethics and accept responsibility thereof.
  • To conduct all investigations within the bounds of legality, morality and professional ethics.
  • To respect the best interests of our clients by maintaining the highest standard of proficiency and reporting to our clients all the facts ascertained whether they are advantageous or detrimental, with nothing being withheld from the clients save by the dictates of law.
  • To work together with all members of the Confederation of Irish Detectives towards the achievement of the highest professional objectives of the Confederation and to observe the principles of truth, accuracy and prudence.