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Verifying supplier compliance using OSINT – conducting forensic research into publicly available supplier information

As part of supply chain due diligence, companies are increasingly obliged to screen their business partners for specific risks, and publicly available information can play a key role in this process.

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As part of existing compliance audits, we carry out structured research into publicly available information relating to a relevant supplier.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.

Our services

We investigate publicly available information relating to a relevant supplier to identify any apparent compliance-related irregularities and document the findings in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

Investigation into compliance-related irregularities amongst suppliers
Supplementing supply chain due diligence checks
Support with the assessment of business partners
Evidence of compliance with statutory due diligence obligations
Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
Collaboration with compliance and procurement departments

How a supplier compliance check is carried out

Publicly available sources such as registers, press articles and sanctions lists are searched in a structured manner for information relating to the relevant supplier; any apparent anomalies are documented.

Why is supplier compliance due diligence relevant from a forensic perspective?

Documented research helps to demonstrate compliance with statutory supply chain due diligence obligations.

Identifying irregularities at an early stage can also help to avoid financial or legal risks for your own company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this research replace a full supply chain audit?+
No, it is one component amongst several within a comprehensive compliance process.
Are foreign suppliers also subject to checks?+
Provided it is publicly available and relevant to the research question, yes.
Is this search combined with a check against sanctions lists?+
Yes, the two methods often complement each other as part of a comprehensive compliance audit.

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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „verifying supplier compliance using OSINT"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.

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