CPP Investigations and Intelligence Flashcards
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In a corporate fraud investigation, the 'fraud triangle' concept holds that fraud requires which three elements?
Answer: Pressure, rationalization, and opportunity
The fraud triangle, developed by Donald Cressey, identifies perceived pressure, rationalization of the act, and opportunity to commit undetected fraud as the three necessary conditions.
A 'need-to-know' principle applied during an investigation means that:
Answer: Information about the investigation is shared only with personnel whose duties require it
Limiting investigation information to those who require it preserves confidentiality, protects the integrity of the investigation, and reduces legal risk.
Digital forensics in a corporate investigation typically begins with creating a 'forensic image' of a hard drive primarily to:
Answer: Preserve the original evidence in an unaltered state while allowing examination of a copy
A bit-for-bit forensic image captures the entire drive including deleted files and slack space, allowing analysis without altering the original evidence.
Under the Stored Communications Act (SCA), a company that wishes to access an employee's personal email account stored on a third-party server generally must:
Answer: Obtain employee consent or a valid legal process (warrant/court order)
The SCA restricts unauthorized access to stored electronic communications, requiring either voluntary consent or lawful legal process to access third-party-hosted accounts.
When closing an investigation and preparing the final report, which element is MOST important to include for legal and operational purposes?
Answer: Factual findings, evidence collected, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions
A final investigation report must document factual findings and evidence objectively, draw conclusions, and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
Which U.S. law restricts how employers may use consumer reports, including background check results, in employment decisions?
Answer: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The FCRA requires employers to obtain written consent, provide pre-adverse action notices, and follow dispute procedures when using background reports for employment decisions.