# ISO/TS 37008: Internal investigations of organisations

> Guidance on conducting fair, confidential and well-documented internal investigations.

URL: https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37008/
Category: Financial crime, fraud & AML: Guidance standard
Provider: Secure iQube (independent consultancy; ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; SOC and ISAE reports by licensed CPA and audit firms, which Secure iQube can arrange through partner firms)


ISO/TS 37008:2023 gives guidance on internal investigations, independence, confidentiality, legal privilege, evidence collection, interviews, reporting and remedial actions. We help set up investigation protocols and train investigators.

## Who it is for

- Compliance, legal and HR investigators
- Organisations handling fraud, bribery or misconduct allegations

## Benefits

- Fair, defensible investigations

## How Secure iQube helps

1. **Maturity review**: Assess current practice against the guidance and agree what good looks like for your organisation.
2. **Framework design**: Translate the principles into a practical framework, roles and tools that fit your existing management systems.
3. **Embedding**: Workshops and coaching so teams apply the framework in day-to-day decisions.
4. **Review and reporting**: Periodic reviews and reporting that show progress to leadership and stakeholders.

## Frequently asked questions

### When should investigations be outsourced?

Consider independent investigators when senior management is implicated, specialist forensics are needed or impartiality could be questioned.

Related: https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37002/, https://securei3.com/standards/fraud-risk-management/, https://securei3.com/standards/iso-37001/

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