@article{ART003231019},
author={Kim Chang-Ki and Cheon Gun-Young and Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong},
title={A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service},
journal={Industry Promotion Research},
issn={2466-1139},
year={2025},
volume={10},
number={3},
pages={27-38},
doi={10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim Chang-Ki
AU - Cheon Gun-Young
AU - Yeom Ji-Hye
AU - Yeom Keon-Ryeong
TI - A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service
JO - Industry Promotion Research
PY - 2025
VL - 10
IS - 3
PB - Industrial Promotion Institute
SP - 27
EP - 38
SN - 2466-1139
AB - With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence(AI), its application has expanded across various professional fields, including private investigation service. While AI-based investigation offers enhanced efficiency and precision over traditional manual approaches, it also raises critical ethical concerns. This study classifies and analyzes five major ethical dilemmas in the use of AI by private investigators; (1) violation of personal privacy, (2) lack of credibility and admissibility of AI-generated evidence, (3) potential for intrusive surveillance, (4) contribution to a surveillance society, and (5) overreliance on AI-generated data prone to errors or hallucinations. By reviewing practical AI applications such as OSINT collection, video/audio analysis, big data profiling, and deep-learning-based pattern detection, this paper explores the ethical risks inherent in modern investigative practices. In addition, the study compares international AI ethics regulations, including those of Korea, the EU, the U. S., and Japan, to propose appropriate ethical guidelines and verification systems tailored to the private investigation industry. Ultimately, the paper argues that private investigators must pursue not only technical optimization through AI but also establish and uphold ethical standards that safeguard client rights and public trust.
KW - Private Investigation;AI Investigation;Artificial Intelligence Ethics;Privacy Protection;Korea Private Investigator;Professional Ethics
DO - 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
ER -
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. (2025). A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service. Industry Promotion Research, 10(3), 27-38.
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. 2025, "A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service", Industry Promotion Research, vol.10, no.3 pp.27-38. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye, Yeom Keon-Ryeong "A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service" Industry Promotion Research 10.3 pp.27-38 (2025) : 27.
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye, Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service. 2025; 10(3), 27-38. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. "A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service" Industry Promotion Research 10, no.3 (2025) : 27-38.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
Kim Chang-Ki; Cheon Gun-Young; Yeom Ji-Hye; Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service. Industry Promotion Research, 10(3), 27-38. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
Kim Chang-Ki; Cheon Gun-Young; Yeom Ji-Hye; Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service. Industry Promotion Research. 2025; 10(3) 27-38. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye, Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service. 2025; 10(3), 27-38. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
Kim Chang-Ki, Cheon Gun-Young, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. "A Study on Ethical Issues in Utilization of Artificial Intelligence by Private Investigation Service" Industry Promotion Research 10, no.3 (2025) : 27-38.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.027
