What is a private detective allowed to do?

Was darf ein Berufsdetektiv

Our notion of a classic investigator is often shaped by films and crime dramas: taking secret photos, tapping phones, tailing people – and all in as dramatic a manner as possible. But what it is actually like in real life? What is a private investigator actually allowed to do – and where does the law draw the line?

When is it worth hiring a private investigator?

When is it worth hiring a private investigator?

Many people hesitate when they consider hiring a private investigator. Isn't that a bit much? Isn’t that more a thing of crime novels or major financial scandals? In reality, a private investigator can often be of help as soon as you start to feel uneasy – whether in your personal life or in business.