@article{ART003335441},
author={Kim Sang-Min and Yang Paul and Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong},
title={A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation},
journal={Industry Promotion Research},
issn={2466-1139},
year={2026},
volume={11},
number={2},
pages={221-235},
doi={10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim Sang-Min
AU - Yang Paul
AU - Yeom Ji-Hye
AU - Yeom Keon-Ryeong
TI - A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation
JO - Industry Promotion Research
PY - 2026
VL - 11
IS - 2
PB - Industrial Promotion Institute
SP - 221
EP - 235
SN - 2466-1139
AB - This study analyzes the legal risks and institutional limitations faced by digital private investigation activities utilizing Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and proposes a compliance framework to address these challenges. In recent years, the private investigation industry has shifted toward data-driven digital practices, increasing conflicts with existing legal frameworks, particularly the Personal Information Protection Act. This has resulted in various legal and ethical issues related to collecting publicly available information, combining datasets, and re-identifying individuals. Accordingly, this study identifies key legal issues through the analysis of statutory provisions and judicial precedents, as well as a comparative examination of regulatory systems in advanced jurisdictions. Based on these findings, it proposes practical guidelines for information collection and a compliance model centered on internal control mechanisms. The results indicate that the grounds for precluding illegality in private investigative activities are narrowly recognized under the current legal framework, exposing practitioners to significant judicial risks. Therefore, establishing clear legal standards and an effective compliance system is essential for the sustainable development of the private investigation industry.
KW - Open Source Intelligence (OSINT);Digital Private Investigator;Investigative Ethics; Compliance;Personal Information Protection
DO - 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
ER -
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. (2026). A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation. Industry Promotion Research, 11(2), 221-235.
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. 2026, "A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation", Industry Promotion Research, vol.11, no.2 pp.221-235. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye, Yeom Keon-Ryeong "A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation" Industry Promotion Research 11.2 pp.221-235 (2026) : 221.
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye, Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation. 2026; 11(2), 221-235. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. "A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation" Industry Promotion Research 11, no.2 (2026) : 221-235.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
Kim Sang-Min; Yang Paul; Yeom Ji-Hye; Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation. Industry Promotion Research, 11(2), 221-235. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
Kim Sang-Min; Yang Paul; Yeom Ji-Hye; Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation. Industry Promotion Research. 2026; 11(2) 221-235. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye, Yeom Keon-Ryeong. A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation. 2026; 11(2), 221-235. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
Kim Sang-Min, Yang Paul, Yeom Ji-Hye and Yeom Keon-Ryeong. "A Study on Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies of OSINT in Digital Private Investigation" Industry Promotion Research 11, no.2 (2026) : 221-235.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.221
