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Basics

Everything you need to get started with whistleblowing, written for anyone meeting the topic for the first time. Here you can learn what a whistleblower is and why protection exists, work through the EU Directive and the ISO 37002 standard, and see how to implement a reporting system step by step. You will also find a ready policy example, guidance on handling the first report, and a clear case for choosing dedicated software over email or a phone line.

Whistleblower law across Europe - country list

All the European Union member states are required to implement the EU law on whistleblower protection at the national level by means of an appropriate legal ...

Mitigating risks in whistleblowing

As a powerful tool for transparency and accountability, whistleblowing has become increasingly popular in recent...

Why whistleblowing software is better than email or telephone?

Despite the fact that whistleblowers have been legally protected in many countries, their role is still socially...

First whistleblower report - what to do?

Being an employer involves a number of obligations that often relate to appropriate treatment and...

Whistleblowing System ROI: Business Benefits Beyond EU Compliance

Whistleblowing systems are usually installed to comply with the EU Directive, but the same channel sits on top of one of the largest unmonitored cost lines on a typical income statement.

How to become a whistleblower?

Have you noticed any irregularities in your workplace that harm the welfare of others, endanger...

Whistleblowing Policy example

We have developed an example of whistleblowing procedure for reporting irregularities and whistleblower protection, which is available for free download.

How to implement whistleblowing system?

Establishing new procedures is the first stage of introducing the whistleblowing system to the entity. This stage is inseparably connected with the analysis ...

ISO 37002 - Whistleblowing management system

Guidelines for establishing, implementing and maintaining an effective whistleblowing management system based on the principles of trust, impartiality and ...

Frequently asked questions about whistleblowing software

We have collected the most frequently asked questions that you ask us when thinking about the implementation of the service...

What to do with whistleblower report?

There might be different ways of approaching the reported wrongdoing. Depending on whether the employee...

Responding to whistleblower reports

What if the whistleblower keeps reporting the same problem? Your investigation team has already carried out appropriate actions on several occasions in ...

Whistleblower retaliation penalties under the EU Directive

Article 23 of the EU Whistleblowing Directive requires effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties for retaliation, obstruction, vexatious proceedings, and breach of confidentiality. Member State implementations vary widely, from EUR 1,500 fines in Luxembourg to EUR 10 million corporate fines in France ...

EU Whistleblower Directive

The objective of the Directive is to require undertakings and entities in the public sector to implement procedures that ensure that employees can report ...

Whistleblowing for Business: Fraud Prevention and EU Directive Compliance

Fraud is a serious issue. It can happen to any company, no matter how big or small.

How a whistleblowing system protects employees

What an employee actually gains when their workplace runs a whistleblowing system that meets the EU Directive and the ISO 37002 trust standard.

Who is a whistleblower?

A whistleblower is a person who discloses information about fraudulent or illegal activities. These reports are related to the common good, such as the ...