{"id":6830,"date":"2026-03-30T08:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/blog\/compliance-blog-4-if-you-have-nothing-to-hide-you-have-nothing-to-fear-strategic-preparation-for-searches-as-part-of-good-governance\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:54:22","slug":"compliance-blog-4-if-you-have-nothing-to-hide-you-have-nothing-to-fear-strategic-preparation-for-searches-as-part-of-good-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/blog\/compliance-blog-4-if-you-have-nothing-to-hide-you-have-nothing-to-fear-strategic-preparation-for-searches-as-part-of-good-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"Compliance Blog #4: If You Have Nothing to Hide, You Have Nothing to Fear? Strategic Preparation for Searches as Part of Good Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unexpected visit from the public prosecutor or tax investigation authorities early in the morning \u2013 a so-called \u201c<strong>dawn raid<\/strong>\u201d \u2013 represents a significant stress test for any company and its employees. In this high-pressure situation, the first few minutes often determine whether the measure escalates into chaos and legal disadvantages or can be <strong>managed in an orderly manner<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For managing directors and board members, such a search therefore constitutes a material <strong>governance risk<\/strong>. Those who act unprepared risk not only the loss of procedural rights and a \u201ctainted\u201d atmosphere for discussions, but, in extreme cases, even allegations of <strong>obstruction of justice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>well-prepared and practised crisis response<\/strong> is therefore not \u201coptional\u201d, but an integral part of responsible corporate governance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d38e564 gb-headline-text\">1. Legal Framework<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A search constitutes a serious interference with fundamental rights, which is nevertheless permissible even on the basis of mere initial suspicion:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Judicial warrant requirement<\/strong>: As a general rule, only a judge may order a search. Only in cases of \u201cimminent danger\u201d may the public prosecutor issue such an orde <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initial suspicion<\/strong>: There must be \u201cfactual indications\u201d of a criminal offence (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/stpo\/__152.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 152(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure<\/a>). In practice, this is often little more than a \u201cmere hint of suspicion\u201d. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expectation of finding evidence<\/strong>: There must be a plausible assumption that the search will lead to the discovery of evidence. In the case of third parties (cf.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/stpo\/__103.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Section 103 of the Code of Criminal Procedure<\/a>), however, specific facts are required giving reason to believe that the person, trace or object sought is located in the premises to be searched. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proportionality<\/strong>: Finally, the measure must not be disproportionate in light of its purpose and the consequences of the interference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8e8a7074 gb-headline-text\">2. Common Mistakes in Practice<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, the proper handling of a search often fails due to <strong>a lack of knowledge of the legal framework<\/strong> and <strong>insufficient training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The most common mistakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ff301fdf gb-headline-text\">Confrontation without legal basis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attempts to halt or limit the search (\u201cthis cupboard \/ this server is irrelevant to you\u201d) are among the most common mistakes. Occasionally, there is also a lack of awareness that any potential complaint does not have a suspensive effect. In fact, a search can almost never be prevented, but only \u201cchanneled.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f16b399d gb-headline-text\">Destruction of evidence<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hastily deleting emails or destroying documents after the authorities arrive or once the measure has concluded constitutes <strong>serious misconduct<\/strong>, which may amount to <strong>obstruction of justice<\/strong> and could lead to the imposition of <strong>pre-trial detention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d51e037d gb-headline-text\">Informal discussions<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversations with authorities outside formal interviews, e.g., \u201cin passing,\u201d are often misused to obtain information. Employees should therefore be aware of the standard question: \u201cAre you questioning me as a witness or as a suspect?\u201d In either case, there is a <strong>right to consult a lawyer beforehand, either as defence counsel<\/strong> or witness advisor. All of this is decided solely by the individual employee, as any \u201cinternal direction\u201d is not permitted.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-51744c65 gb-headline-text\">\u201cFull cooperation\u201d<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unquestioning \u201cfull cooperation\u201d also represents a common and consequential mistake. For example, while the discovery of evidence should be <strong>facilitated cooperatively<\/strong> through guidance, such evidence should not be <strong>handed over voluntarily<\/strong>. This is particularly true for evidence unrelated to the time period or the alleged offence.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b4ce6880 gb-headline-text\">No preparation of IT systems<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every company should also be prepared for an official <strong>request to mirror data<\/strong>. This preparation begins well in advance with the <strong>organisation of data management<\/strong>: the more clearly data is assigned, for example, to time periods or projects, the easier it is to limit the scope of the mirroring. Furthermore, interfaces should be in place and regularly tested to prevent the \u201cworst-case scenario\u201d of a full data mirror or even the removal of the server. IT staff should also receive <strong>particularly intensive<\/strong> training.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-54cc0a12 gb-headline-text\">3. Strategic Context: Governance and Prevention<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a corporate governance perspective, proper preparation for searches is an essential part of risk management. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern compliance now integrates \u201c<strong>dawn raid readiness<\/strong>\u201d as a core component of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/competencies\/compliance\/compliance-management-systems\/\">compliance management system<\/a>. This includes not only the creation of checklists for such situations, but also ensuring an organised IT document structure. Employees should also be regularly trained on<strong> the correct conduct during a search<\/strong>. This is particularly important for the <strong>legal and compliance departments<\/strong>, <strong>reception staff<\/strong>, and<strong> IT<\/strong> personnel. By 2026, stakeholders and supervisory authorities will no longer tolerate escalations or friction during searches.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67a6ffd4 gb-headline-text\">4. Practical Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6d077bcc gb-headline-text\">Implementation of \u201cDawn Raid Kits\u201d<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep folders with checklists, contact lists of lawyers, and template forms ready <strong>at reception, with compliance officers, and in the legal department<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-560f4701 gb-headline-text\">Definition of responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Define an <strong>immediate reporting chain<\/strong> (Reception &gt; Management &gt; Legal\/Compliance &gt; External lawyers). If your IT infrastructure allows, set up an email distribution list and a phone alert system so that all members of the crisis team can be quickly informed. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-181c7b09 gb-headline-text\">Training and Awareness<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raise awareness among reception staff, as well as personnel in the compliance, legal, and IT departments, specifically for these situations. These employees are the \u201c<strong>first responders<\/strong>\u201d and key decision-makers. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d8a8d9d gb-headline-text\">Review of the search warrant<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check on-site: Who is the suspect? What is being searched for? Is the warrant current (not older than six months)?  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1bb88e7a gb-headline-text\">Accompanying the search<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never leave the investigators <strong>unattended<\/strong>. Document every item taken and request a seizure record. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ebc0bf5c gb-headline-text\">IT search<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure well in advance that access is limited through organised data storage. If necessary, conclude data transfer agreements to prevent a full data mirror or even the removal of the server, and to maintain business operations. This should not be done without legal advice.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-914be8cb gb-headline-text\">Our Advisory Approach at Pragal Rechtsanw\u00e4lte&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are happy to assist you in preparing your company for the event of a search and to support you should such a situation arise. With the experience of <a href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/lawyers\/kristina-konrad\/\">Attorney Kristina Konrad<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/competencies\/internal-investigations\/internal-investigations\/\">internal investigations<\/a> and the expertise of <a href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/lawyers\/dr-oliver-pragal\/\">Dr. Oliver Praga<\/a>l as an <a href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/competencies\/criminal-defence\/commercial-criminal-law\/\">experienced criminal defence lawyer in business law<\/a>, we offer comprehensive and <strong>interdisciplinary advice<\/strong>. We support you in the creation of tailored guidelines and conduct<a href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/competencies\/compliance\/compliance-trainings\/\"> training<\/a> for your executives and employees.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-930db9bf gb-headline-text\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A search can often not be prevented, but it can be \u201cchanneled\u201d through professional preparation. A cool head and clear procedures minimise the risk of mistakes that are difficult to rectify later in the proceedings. Invest in prevention before the critical event occurs \u2013 for the safety of your company and your employees.  <\/p>\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-d73c8486 gb-button-text gb-button-red1\" href=\"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-af1994fa gb-headline-text\">FAQ: Common Questions on Proper Conduct During Company Investigations <\/h2>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28b77abb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e06c88de gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d9b949f4 gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d9b949f4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How does a search of premises work?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f2b6a338\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f2b6a338\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigating officers arrive, identify themselves and present the search warrant. Subsequently, the targeted search for evidence begins in the affected premises and IT systems. Internally, management and legal counsel should be involved immediately. At the end, a protocol of seized items is drawn up.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-19a4648f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-aa612f00 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-aa612f00\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>When is a search of premises lawful?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1e5e92e0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e5e92e0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A search requires initial suspicion and generally demands a judicial warrant (exception: imminent danger). In addition, there must be a presumption of discovery that evidence can be found. For third parties, concrete facts must even support this (cf. Section 103 of the Code of Criminal Procedure). The measure must also be proportionate overall. In practice, these requirements are regularly met.     <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-def2835a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f6ddf929 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f6ddf929\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong><strong>What does Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure regulate?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ebd2d10d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ebd2d10d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure regulates the search of a suspect. According to this provision, premises and persons may be searched if it is presumed that evidence can be found there. The regulation is a central legal basis for searches in criminal proceedings.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-307f018d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5012b587 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5012b587\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Am I allowed to deny authorities access until my lawyer is present?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-30b8d5c1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30b8d5c1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, this is not possible. However, you should politely request that the authorities wait to begin the search until your legal counsel has arrived. The authorities will often accommodate this for a short period, provided there is no risk of evidence being destroyed.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c78c852 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ba8ebc1d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ba8ebc1d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What are the police permitted to do during a search?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-676e613e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-676e613e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The police may search premises and seize evidence, insofar as this is covered by the search warrant. This includes, in particular, documents, data carriers and electronic data. The measure must be limited to the specific allegation, timeframe and subject matter, and must be proportionate. A voluntary handover of documents is generally not advisable, but one should facilitate the finding of items to keep the measure as &#8216;minimally invasive&#8217; as possible.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8eb24637 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7070e571 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7070e571\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What happens if the authorities also want to seize private smartphones or laptops?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f270b6d6\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f270b6d6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigators are allowed to seize items that may serve as evidence. To prevent the seizure of private devices, a strict separation of business and personal data, as well as a clear IT policy in advance, is essential. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c68049c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1e979a43 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1e979a43\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Who must be present during a search of premises?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d3f9907\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d3f9907\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no statutory obligation for specific individuals to be present. In principle, the search can also be conducted without a representative of the company. In practice, however, management, Legal\/Compliance and a lawyer should be brought in as early as possible. This allows the measure to be accompanied and legally assessed.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0dccd257 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3240a7f6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3240a7f6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Do my employees have to give a statement on-site?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-03405086\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03405086\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a general rule, every employee has the right to give a statement only after consulting a lawyer. Suspects in any case have the right to remain silent; witnesses have the right to consult a lawyer as a witness advisor before making a statement. Spontaneous statements during a search are rarely helpful (except for guidance on the location of evidence being sought). Nevertheless, the decision must remain with the employee (no \u201cinternal direction\u201d).   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec0ef00b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4f315dc9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4f315dc9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Can management prohibit the questioning of employees within the company?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fc9d750c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc9d750c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the occupier of the premises can prohibit interviews on the business premises, as the search warrant contains no authorisation for this. The officers would then have to summon the employees to the police station separately. The escalatory signal of such a decision must be carefully weighed.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6430153e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-130bf3ee gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-130bf3ee\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What is the most important document during a search?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-00254cfd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00254cfd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the search warrant, the <strong>seizure record<\/strong> (a list of items taken) is essential. It forms the basis for the later reconstruction of the removed data and documents. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An unexpected visit from the public prosecutor or tax investigation authorities early in the morning \u2013 a so-called \u201cdawn raid\u201d \u2013 represents a significant stress test for any company and its employees. In this high-pressure situation, the first few minutes often determine whether the measure escalates into chaos and legal disadvantages or can be managed &#8230; <a title=\"Compliance Blog #4: If You Have Nothing to Hide, You Have Nothing to Fear? 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