Frequently Asked
Questions

Standard and automated checks review a limited subset of sources, resulting in material intelligence gaps. Whilst suitable for entry to mid-level hires, they are not designed to address the scrutiny associated with senior or high-profile appointments — resulting in significant risk exposure for candidates, Executive Search firms, and employers.

M.INT delivers exhaustive digital footprint risk analysis for comprehensive candidate integrity assessments tailored to high-stakes recruitment.

• Reduced risk of late-stage or post-appointment issues
• Stronger, more defensible hiring decisions
• Greater confidence in high-stakes placements
• Protection of organisational and brand reputation

Integrity Due Diligence covers the full spectrum of candidate risks traceable in the open source. M.INT regularly identifies evidence of key risks, including but not limited to:

Yes — comprehensive social media analysis is a core component of our work, delivered to a standard significantly above typical industry practice.

However, meaningful reputational and integrity risks rarely sit in isolation. Limiting due diligence to social media alone can leave critical gaps.

M.INT applies a full-spectrum OSINT methodology to assess a candidate's digital footprint across both the Open and Deep Web.

Each report provides a structured, decision-ready risk assessment — human-verified, highly contextualised, and built for confident decision-making.

Our work is entirely analyst-led, with AI and LLM technology used selectively to support our research protocols — not replace human analysis.

This ensures outputs remain highly contextualised, fair, and defensible, particularly in high-profile or sensitive cases.

Accuracy is central to our methodology. All research is conducted by experienced analysts using multi-source verification and is subject to rigorous internal quality assurance.

Yes — our work is inherently international. We assess global digital footprints with sensitivity to local context, regulatory environments, and media landscapes.

• Integrity Risk Intelligence Reports: 5–7 business days
• Shortlist assessments: 15–20 business days
• Longlist reviews: tailored to scope

We offer a flexible, relationship-led approach. There is no minimum order requirement. Clients typically engage on a Pay-As-You-Go basis or through ongoing partnerships and retained models, depending on hiring volume and needs.

We typically support clients at shortlist stage, where insight can most effectively inform decision-making.

Earlier-stage engagement can offer additional value — shaping candidate selection and reducing late-stage risk exposure, particularly for senior or high-impact roles.

Yes — full compliance is fundamental to our approach. All M.INT checks are conducted in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and applicable data protection legislation.

We rely exclusively on lawful, ethical, and transparent research methods — no intrusive, deceptive, or false-flag techniques are ever used.

You can proceed with confidence that all intelligence is gathered and handled responsibly, defensibly, and in line with best practice.

For more detail on how personal data is managed, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy.