What is a web-based whistleblowing system?
A web-based whistleblowing system allows a whistleblower to submit a report of a violation digitally, anonymously or confidentially. A browser and an intact internet connection are required.
Shortcomings of an internally developed whistleblowing system
Feedback or complaint systems are not suitable for use in a slightly modified form as a whistleblowing solution. Clear security layers are missing here. Internally developed systems are also not suitable for ensuring anonymity.
France: our top score for the implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive
France has implemented the EU directive on better protection of whistleblowers most extensively so far. In particular, financial support is an important component of the new national whistleblower protection law.
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Denmark: 1:0 for data protection against whistleblower protection
In the ruling, the Supreme Court found that the disclosure of the sensitive information on 89 citizens did not justify the whistleblower’s interest in uncovering irregularities in the municipality’s case handling.
Portugal implements EU whistleblower protection directive with deviations
The Law No. 93/2021 was published by the Parliament in Portugal on 20/12/2021.
A whistleblower puts pressure on mega tech corporation
Haugen’s idealism shattered Frances Haugen worked for Google and Pinterest, […]
Why is the EU Whistleblowing Directive so rarely implemented?
More than half of the EU member states have not submitted draft legislation to implement EU Whistleblowing Directive
