In recent times, the corporate intelligence industry has come under increasing scrutiny due to high-profile scandals involving allegations of intimidation and covert surveillance, which challenge its longstanding reputation for operating largely in the shadows.
The question of who can effectively investigate wrongdoings within companies mirrors the age-old dilemma in espionage—who will hold the spies accountable? Especially as former state operatives migrate into corporate roles, this problem becomes complex.
Recent scandals like those involving Kroll and CT Group illustrate that even as corporate intelligence firms assert compliance with laws, the room for ethical ambiguity remains concerning their practices in sensitive investigations.
Varun Chandra, with his background in corporate intelligence, joining the Labour government as a special adviser for business and investment raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, suggesting deeper intersections between industry and governance.
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