Ethics & Confidentiality

Commitment to Ethical Practice

JDI Consulting operates under strict ethical principles intended to ensure accuracy, integrity, and trust in all engagements.

All investigative and consulting work is conducted with an emphasis on:

• •Respect for legal boundaries
• •Protection of sensitive information
• •Transparency in analysis and reporting
• •Avoidance of speculation or unsupported conclusions

Confidentiality Standards

All client information, data, and investigative materials are handled confidentially.

Confidentiality practices include:

• •Limiting access to client materials to only those directly involved in the engagement
• •Secure handling and storage of sensitive data
• •Discretion in communication and reporting
• •Non-disclosure of case details without explicit authorization

Case specifics are never disclosed publicly unless permitted and appropriate.

Legal Scope & Boundaries

JDI Consulting provides technical consulting and investigative support only.

The firm:

• •Does not provide legal advice
• •Does not represent clients in legal proceedings
• •Does not make legal determinations or judgments

All findings are presented as technical analysis intended to support legal decision-making by qualified professionals.

Evidence Integrity & Documentation

Preserving the integrity of technical evidence is a core priority.

JDI Consulting emphasizes:

• •Proper handling and documentation of data sources
• •Transparency regarding data limitations and quality
• •Clear differentiation between observed facts and analytical interpretation
• •Avoidance of data manipulation or misrepresentation

This approach helps ensure findings remain defensible under scrutiny.

Objectivity & Independence

JDI Consulting maintains independence in all engagements.

Analysis is conducted objectively, regardless of desired outcomes. Conclusions are based solely on available evidence and clearly documented reasoning.

Where evidence is inconclusive or limited, this is explicitly stated.

Responsible Use of OSINT

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is collected and analyzed responsibly.

Practices include:

• •Using publicly available and lawfully accessible sources
• •Avoiding invasive or deceptive collection techniques
• •Respecting platform terms and applicable laws
• •Clearly documenting sources and context

Collaboration with Legal & Investigative Teams

JDI Consulting frequently collaborates with attorneys, investigators, and law enforcement in a support role.

This collaboration is guided by:

• •Clear role definition
• •Respect for investigative authority
• •Professional communication standards
• •Documentation suitable for review by non-technical stakeholders

Conflicts of Interest

Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed as early as possible.

JDI Consulting will not accept engagements where independence or objectivity cannot be reasonably maintained.

Professional Conduct

All work performed by JDI Consulting adheres to professional standards of conduct, including:

• •Accuracy and honesty in reporting
• •Respectful treatment of clients and subjects
• •Avoidance of sensationalism or exaggeration
• •Commitment to continual learning and improvement