Digital Forensics / e-Discovery Support

**Title:** Know-How for Harassment and Internal Reporting Investigations: Case Study on Sexual Harassment - Explaining the Investigation Process and Hearing Techniques through Specific Examples **Overview:** The Whistleblower Protection Act and the Power Harassment Prevention Act require the establishment of a system for investigating and responding to whistleblower and harassment reports. However, there are very few opportunities to receive practical training on how to conduct internal reporting investigations, including the flow of the investigation, the order and types of questions to ask during hearings, what other materials should be collected besides hearings, and how to determine the existence of facts as a result of the investigation. In this seminar, a lecturer who is a lawyer with extensive experience in handling harassment and internal reporting investigation cases will share practical know-how on conducting harassment and internal investigations, including the flow of the investigation, the order of hearings, questioning methods, and fact-finding techniques, all based on specific examples that can be immediately applied.

**Title:** Know-how for Harassment and Internal Reporting Investigations: Case Study on Power Harassment - Explaining the Investigation Process and Hearing Techniques through Specific Examples **Overview:** The Whistleblower Protection Act and the Power Harassment Prevention Act require the establishment of a system for investigating and responding to public whistleblowing and harassment reports. However, there are very few opportunities to receive practical training on how to conduct internal reporting investigations, including the flow of the investigation, the order and types of questions to ask during hearings, what other materials should be collected aside from hearings, and how to determine the existence of facts as part of the investigation results. In this seminar, a lecturer who is a lawyer with extensive experience in handling harassment and internal reporting investigation cases will share immediately applicable know-how on the flow of harassment and internal investigations, the order of hearings, questioning methods, and methods for fact-finding, based on specific examples.

Recently, various companies across different industries have been victims of cyberattacks, including ransomware, resulting in long recovery times and significant financial losses. Additionally, the leakage of information held and managed by companies can damage their reputation and lead to a substantial decline in business performance, depending on how the situation is handled. Even though companies are victims of cyberattacks and information leaks, if they fail to respond appropriately during normal times or crises, there is a risk that the company and its executives may face lawsuits for damages or criminal liability. Given the significant risks posed by cyberattacks and information leaks, it is essential for multiple stakeholders, including company executives, general affairs, human resources, legal, and IT security departments, to implement response measures across the organization during both normal and crisis situations. Attorney Masayuki Otake, who has extensive experience investigating numerous cases as a prosecutor in charge of cybercrime and intellectual offenses, will explain the important legal and practical points to consider in such situations.