The Intelligence Gathering Forum  launched on 21 November 2012.  

 From the discussions it was established that a definite need exists to establish such a forum, and several interesting ideas and suggestions was proposed and discussed. The main objectives for the forum was identified, and it was agreed that a subcommittee per objective will be established.

  Core Objectives:

• Co-ordination and Distribution of intelligence
• Need for  a sentralized database
• MO’s of countries
• Break through isolation/silo’s of the committees
• Investigate what intelligence datasetscompanies have that can be shared to the benefit   of others
• Due diligence
• Reference of syndicates or employees within the industries
• Understanding intelligence   
• Proactive Risk management tools
• During investigation

The following Sub-Committees were formed: 

1.Datasets per industry      

• What’s available?
• What can be shared?
• In what format?

2. Legality Issues

3. Disseminating  Policies

• Security of the information
• Format of information
• Administrative standards

  4.Internationally

• What’s Available?
• What info do we want?