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Framework
- Identify the issue, immediate risk, decision-makers and whether urgent preservation or protective measures are required.
- Define the investigation scope, reporting structure and privilege strategy with appropriate legal counsel.
- Preserve relevant records and establish a defensible process for collection, interviews, analysis and documentation.
- Assess remediation, disclosure, governance and regulatory considerations based on verified findings.
Information to organize
- Initial chronology and source of allegation
- Relevant policies and reporting lines
- Known custodians, systems and documents
Next step
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