Background research is broader than a fixed checklist. The scope is built around the person, the decision and the specific claims or concerns that need to be understood.
What the work may cover
- Identity and biographical context
- Professional and corporate associations
- Online presence and public claims
- Relationship and network indicators
- Reputation and adverse information
- Source inconsistencies and limitations
What a useful output should deliver
- A discreet, proportionate findings report
- Clear separation of fact and indication
- Relevant source context
- Unanswered questions and next steps
Proportionate scope: A warning sign is not proof of wrongdoing. Research should be lawful, necessary, relevant to the decision and properly caveated.
Discuss a requirement
A short summary of the decision, concern and information already available is enough for an initial assessment.
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