Investigation activities

NACE v2.0 Code: N80.3

About investigation activities

NACE code 80.3 covers investigation activities, which play a crucial role in maintaining public safety, protecting assets, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This industry encompasses a wide range of services, including private investigation, security consulting, and surveillance operations. As businesses and individuals increasingly seek to safeguard their interests, the demand for professional investigation services continues to grow, making this a significant sector within the broader economy.

Production process

The core production techniques in the investigation activities industry involve gathering and analyzing information through various means. This can include conducting interviews, performing background checks, monitoring subjects, and utilizing specialized equipment such as surveillance cameras and tracking devices. Investigators often employ a combination of traditional investigative methods and emerging technologies to gather the necessary evidence and intelligence to support their clients' needs.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for investigation activities include skilled personnel with expertise in areas such as law enforcement, intelligence gathering, and data analysis. Investigators also rely on access to public records, databases, and other information sources to conduct their research. Additionally, specialized equipment like cameras, GPS trackers, and communication devices are essential for carrying out surveillance and other field operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the investigation activities industry are the insights, findings, and recommendations provided to clients. These can include reports on the activities and behaviors of individuals or organizations, assessments of security vulnerabilities, and evidence to support legal proceedings. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, such as 84.24 Public order and safety activities, 69.10 Legal activities, and 66.19 Other activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities.

Revisions to 80.3

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 80.3. The most recent 4 versions of this code (80.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 80.3 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (80.3).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
803ISIC v4.0Investigation activities

Family tree for investigation activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/N'>N: ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/N/80'>80: Security and investigation activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/N/80/3'>80.3: Investigation activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/N/80/1'>80.1: Private security activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/N/80/2'>80.2: Security systems service activities</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/N/80/30'>80.30: Investigation activities</a>"]


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