The One With All The Data Sources.

More data doesn’t always mean better data. Or does it? In this episode of Due Diligence Download, Sylwia and Amritha dig into one of the biggest blind spots in compliance and investigations: figuring out which sources you can actually trust. From Wirecard’s spectacular collapse to the hidden traps of relying only on structured data, we unpack the difference between numbers that look neat on paper and the messy reality and context you find in unstructured sources - emails, whistleblowers, local media, even social chatter. Along the way, we explore why misinformation and malinformation make the job harder, and the importance of combining technology with human judgment so as to turn raw data into real intelligence. Tune in to find out how to spot the red flags at the end of the data rainbow. Got your own data sources war stories? Share them with us, and we might feature them in a future episode! Resources & Links https://www.ft.com/wirecard https://hbr.org/2023/06/your-data-strategy-needs-to-include-everyone https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2023/10/16/too-much-data-not-enough-insights/ https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-fines-barclays-%C2%A372-million-poor-handling-financial-crime-risks https://news.mit.edu/2018/study-twitter-false-news-travels-faster-true-stories-0308 https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/10/16/what-is-unstructured-data-and-why-is-it-so-important-to-businesses-an-easy-explanation-for-anyone/ Sponsors We’re proudly independent but we partner with companies that share our passion for smarter due diligence and investigations. The Search Group- Every Decision Carries Risk. Managing it requires more than surface-level checks. At The Search Group (TSG), we deliver specialist due diligence and risk intelligence through a global network of expert hubs, combining deep local insight with global perspective. For over 15 years we have supported clients across 100+ jurisdictions with Compliance reviews, Pre-transaction due diligence,Investigations and Ethics advisory.Our tailored research transforms complexity into clarity and risk into opportunity – empowering confident, informed decisions. Discover how TSG can support your next big move at www.thesearchgroup.com. Ground Truth Intelligence (GTI) is a platform designed to simplify third-party risk management. GTI solves the three core TPRM challenges: unclear program design, fragmented execution across multiple providers, and poor system integration. Their all-in-one platform handles everything from screening to deep-dive in-country investigations through one annual fee – supporting more consistent, transparent and efficient risk management. With coverage across 250+ jurisdictions and 2,500+ human intelligence sources, compliance and risk teams get the optimal blend of human insight and AI efficiency. Learn more at gtintel.io. Follow us here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dddpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@duediligencedownload Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/duediligencedownload/ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends, family and colleagues who live and breathe ethics & compliance or just love a good investigative story.