Davin Teo, Managing Director and Co-leader of Disputes and Investigations Asia contributed to The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)'s 20th issue of its Technology Guidance Note, "Supporting Digital Investigations – A Practical Primer for Governance Professionals" published in August 2025. Authored by Dylan Williams FCG HKFCG, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Sands China Ltd. and Mohan Datwani FCG HKFCG(PE), Deputy Chief Executive of HKCGI, this guidance note serves as a guide for governance professionals to better understand and support digital investigations within their organizations. It emphasizes that digital investigations are increasingly relevant and that governance professionals play a crucial role in navigating this area.
The guidance note aims to:
- Clarify the role of governance professionals in digital investigations.
- Provide a practical understanding of the key concepts and processes involved in digital investigations.
- Offer insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital evidence.
- Help organizations establish effective governance frameworks for handling digital investigations.
To read the guidance note, please click here.
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