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.
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 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.
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.
The Law No. 93/2021 was published by the Parliament in Portugal on 20/12/2021.
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More than half of the EU member states have not submitted draft legislation to implement EU Whistleblowing Directive
