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Frequently Asked Questions

Plain answers to the questions we hear most from employees and employers alike. Who actually counts as a whistleblower, and could that be you? Is it safe to speak up? What happens after a report is filed, and what should a company do with the first one it receives? Here you will also learn how to choose a reporting channel, what it costs to ignore the rules, and why a dedicated whistleblowing system beats an email inbox or a phone line.

Why EU Directives Must Be Implemented in Member Countries' Local Regulations

The European Union (EU) has long been a proponent of harmonizing laws and regulations among its member countries to promote unity, economic growth, and ...

The Impact of Whistleblowing on Company Stock Prices

While whistleblowing plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency and accountability, the act of whistleblowing can also have a significant impact on a ...

Which channel for whistleblowers is the best for my company?

In recent years, the use of web-based forms for whistleblowing has become increasingly popular. This...

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...

How was the law protecting whistleblowers established?

Interestingly, when it comes to the exact date of the beginning of the law protecting whistleblowers, it...

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.

Is it safe to be a whistleblower?

The concept of "whistleblower" is relatively new when it comes to the European labor market...

How to become a whistleblower?

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

How to implement whistleblowing procedures?

Whistleblower Directive requires employers to "establish" internal channels and procedures. It states that the internal notification procedures shall be ...

Am I a whistleblower?

A whistleblower is a person whose social role is really very important - sometimes we...

Consequences of not implementing whistleblowing policy

The Whistleblower Directive of October 23, 2019 entered into force in the European Union countries...

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...

External whistleblower report

There may be several reasons for not blowing the whistle directly to one’s employer: the organization does not have any reporting channel available for ...

Reasons to invest in whistleblower software

The fundamental tool of many companies, allowing their proper functioning, are special channels of communication for whistleblowers. With these tools ...

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 ...