14/02/2024
Philippe Investigations Agency (API) operates as a private investigator in strict compliance with the Internal Security Code (CSI) and under the supervision of the relevant administrative authority. 1. Regulated Activity The profession of private investigator is a regulated activity governed by Book VI of the Internal Security Code. As such, it is subject to the supervision of the National Council for Private Security Activities (CNAPS), a public administrative body attached to the Ministry of the Interior. Practicing this activity is contingent upon holding: a management license issued by the CNAPS, an authorization to operate for the agency, and an individual professional card for each investigator. These authorizations are issued after verification of integrity, professional competence, and administrative compliance. 2. CNAPS Authorizations Philippe Investigations Agency is duly authorized to operate and holds the following licenses, issued by CNAPS: Management Approval, Authorization to Operate, and Professional Card for Private Investigators. The corresponding numbers are displayed on the website and can be verified with the relevant CNAPS services. In accordance with Article L612-14 of the Internal Security Code, this administrative authorization does not confer any prerogative of public authority. 3. Training and Professional Qualifications The agency's investigators meet the legal requirements stipulated by the Internal Security Code, including: Recognized qualifying training, such as Private Investigator (ARP) training, registered with the RNCP (National Directory of Professional Certifications), prior CNAPS authorization before beginning training, and ongoing professional development required for the renewal of their professional card. This training guarantees mastery of: civil and criminal law, procedural rules, privacy protection, and the drafting of reports admissible in court. 4. Respect for the Law and Individual Freedoms Philippe Investigations Agency carries out its missions in strict compliance with: civil liberties, privacy, the confidentiality of correspondence, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Investigations are conducted exclusively by legal, fair, and proportionate means, in accordance with case law and the ethical principles of the profession. 5. Professional Secrecy and Confidentiality The agency is bound by professional secrecy under the conditions stipulated by law. All information entrusted by clients is treated with strict confidentiality and is used only for the purposes of the assigned mission. Investigation reports are prepared factually, objectively, and with detailed information, so that they can be presented before the competent courts. 6. Professional Liability Insurance In accordance with legal obligations, Philippe Investigations Agency has professional liability insurance covering all missions carried out within the scope of its activities. 7. Ethical Commitment Philippe Investigations Agency is committed to: conducting its business with independence and impartiality, refusing any assignment contrary to the law or professional ethics, informing its clients about the legal limits of investigations, and ensuring that its interventions comply with applicable regulations. ️ Transparency and Compliance This page aims to provide clear and transparent information on the legal framework within which Philippe Investigations Agency operates, in accordance with the requirements of the CNAPS (National Council for Private Security Activities) and the Internal Security Code.
1. Legal Limitations Clause: The services offered are performed in strict compliance with applicable legislation. The results of an investigation cannot be guaranteed and depend on the specific circumstances of each situation. 2. Independence Clause: Philippe Investigations Agency operates with complete independence and receives no instructions from any judicial or administrative authority. 3. Non-Substitution Clause: The agency does not perform any duties falling under the purview of law enforcement, the courts, or administrative authorities. 4. Enhanced GDPR Clause: The data collected is strictly necessary for the execution of the assigned tasks and is retained only for the legally mandated period.
