Implementing a whistleblower system: Our 6 best tips
An internal reporting system should be safe for the whistleblower to use, ensure confidentiality, and help you manage whistleblower reports securely and efficiently. Read our 6 tips for implementing a whistleblower system, that meet all the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive. In this article, we will take a closer look at: Whistleblowers do a […]
EU scolds member states for failing to protect whistleblowers
The European Commission reprimands as many as 26 countries of the EU’s 27 member states for failing to meet deadlines set in the EU Whistleblower Directive. This demonstrates a weak commitment to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Portugal and Sweden receive formal notices for delays Every month, the European Commission pursues legal action against member states for […]
What does the new whistleblower law mean to you?
The EU Whistleblowing Directive came into effect on 17th December 2021. It requires all EU member states to transpose the Directive into national law. So what does this new whistleblower law mean to you? In this guide we’ll cover What is the purpose of the EU Whistleblowing Directive? The purpose of the EU Whistleblower Directive […]
Group-wide whistleblowing systems not enough for the European Commission
In this guest article from Havel & Partners, authors Robert Nešpůrek and Michal Smrček give an excellent explanation of why group-wide whistleblowing systems are not sufficient under the EU Whistleblowing Directive. The EU Whistleblowing Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council) requires private entities with more than 50 employees and […]
The new EU Whistleblowing law. Should you be worried?
17th December marked the date that the EU Whistleblowing Directive came into effect. As the new whistleblowing law impacts all EU organisations with over 50 employees, you may be wondering if you’ve missed a crucial deadline. The answer is yes. And also, no! Let us explain. The Whistleblowing Directive requires all organisations in the EU […]
Adopting the Directive: Insights from Whistlelink’s VP of Strategy & Growth
In this interview, hear how the companies Whistlelink speaks to are responding to the Directive’s requirements. Especially as the implementation deadline looms. Also, get updates on where countries are up to in adopting the Directive into national law, and discover which trending topic clients are telling us is appearing in whistleblowing reports. Q. What is […]
The state of whistleblowing in Italian journalism
We catch up with Gianluca Paolucci, the Italian journalist who is Deputy Editor-in-chief at our partner, Dietro le quinte della finanza. A column in Italian daily newspaper, La Stampa. Hear his thoughts on the current state of whistleblowing in Italian journalism, what it means to him and the partnership with Whistlelink. Q. What is the current state of […]
3 steps to get started with whistleblowing
Don’t let the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive make implementation more challenging than it needs to be. With this simple guide, you’ll soon have all the essentials to get started with your whistleblowing service. Get started with whistleblowing First, start by breaking whistleblowing implementation down into these three manageable steps. If you don’t have […]
EU Whistleblowing Directive FAQs answered
With the EU Directive coming into force, you may still have questions about the EU Whistleblowing Directive and what it means for you. To get quick and simple answers, we’ve put together the most frequently asked questions that we get from companies. Have a read and if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to get in […]
What is whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing is when someone raises concerns about wrongdoing. Usually within a work context in a public, private, or governmental organisation. You may also hear it referred to as “raising the alarm”, “making a disclosure” or “speaking up”. “Not everything that someone perceives to be wrong is whistleblowing.” That’s right. Whistleblowing is only when the concern […]
