If you discover a criminal act while investigating a corporate policy abuse, it becomes a public- sector investigation and should be referred to law enforcement?

The correct answer is A. True. This is true. Corporate investigations are private-sector matters, typically governed by company policy and handled internally. However, if during such an investigation a forensic examiner or investigator discovers evidence of an actual crime (e.g., fraud, child exploitation…

Submitted by jian89· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics Investigation Process

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ATrue
BFalse

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This is true. Corporate investigations are private-sector matters, typically governed by company policy and handled internally. However, if during such an investigation a forensic examiner or investigator discovers evidence of an actual crime (e.g., fraud, child exploitation material, theft), the matter crosses into the public-sector domain and must be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Continuing the internal investigation without notifying law enforcement could compromise the criminal case, violate legal obligations, and potentially expose the company to liability.

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#Legal implications#Investigation handover#Corporate investigations#Criminal investigations

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