Practice question

When conducting interviews to gather information, what is a key legal and ethical limitation for a private investigator in Ontario?

  1. A PI must record all conversations
  2. A PI cannot interview anyone without their lawyer present
  3. A PI must obtain a signed consent form before every interview
  4. A PI cannot represent themselves as someone they are not (e.g., police, government official).

Answer: D — A PI cannot represent themselves as someone they are not (e.g., police, government official).

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