Question

Methods of gathering CI continue to evolve. What are the ethical considerations involved in gathering CI?

Answer 1

Ethical considerations of Gathering CI(Competitive Intelligence):

1)acceptable Intellengence sources and activities, when gathering information, always document the situation under which it was acquired and from where, specifically.(published materails,brochures,published market servieces, free books, etc)

2)unacceptable Intellengence sources and practices (theft,blackmailing,wiretapping,illegal boycotts,lying)

3)always use common sense

4)Encountering confidential information.. passing confidential information to leagal representatives..

5)Trade shows or conferences