FAQ

Is personal injury surveillance legal in British Columbia?

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Yes. Personal injury surveillance is lawful when conducted in public settings and in compliance with BC privacy legislation.

 

What is the purpose of personal injury surveillance?

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The purpose is to document observable activities that may be relevant to assessing functional capacity and consistency with reported injuries.

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Will investigators interact with the subject?

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No. Surveillance is strictly observational and non-intrusive.

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What is disability and activity verification used for?

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It is used to document observable activities to help assess whether reported limitations align with daily functioning.

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Is this type of surveillance admissible in legal proceedings?

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Evidence may be admissible when lawfully obtained, relevant, and properly disclosed, subject to court determination.

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How is privacy protected?

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Surveillance is limited to public environments and avoids private spaces or activities.​

When are workplace injury investigations typically used?

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They are commonly used to support return-to-work planning, wage-loss assessments, or claim reviews.

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Do investigations involve the workplace itself?

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Surveillance focuses on public activities outside the workplace unless otherwise lawfully authorized.

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Who receives the investigation results?

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Reports are provided to the authorized employer, insurer, or legal representative only.

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What is employee integrity verification?

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It involves documenting observable activities related to suspected policy breaches or misuse of benefits.

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Will employees know they are being observed?

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No. Investigations are conducted discreetly to preserve integrity and minimize disruption.

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Can this be used for disciplinary action?

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Findings provide objective information; any employment decisions are made by the employer in consultation with legal or HR advisors.

What types of issues does corporate misconduct monitoring address?

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It may support investigations related to policy violations, conflict of interest concerns, or misuse of company resources.

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Is surveillance used as the sole basis for decisions?

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No. Surveillance is one component of a broader investigative or compliance process.

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How is evidence secured?

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All evidence is handled under ISO 27001–certified information security controls.

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Is family law surveillance legal in BC?

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Yes, when conducted lawfully in public settings and in compliance with privacy legislation.

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What is typically documented in family law surveillance?

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Observable activities related to residency patterns, caregiving routines, or lifestyle factors relevant to legal proceedings.

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Who receives the reports?

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Reports are provided to retained legal counsel or the instructing party, subject to disclosure requirements.​