A digital whistleblower system is a reporting channel that enables a whistleblower to submit information about breaches confidentially or anonymously. Such a reporting channel is part of the compliance management system and serves the early detection of breaches of rules and criminal offences.
Hyperledger Fabric is an open source blockchain platform. A project of the Linux Foundation to promote blockchain technology for use in business applications.
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.
Cobalt mining in Congo – Improving conditions for people and the environment in the value chain.
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.
The new draft of the Whistleblower Protection Act, dated March 24th 2022, falls behind the possible more comprehensive implementation. Read the essentials now on 5 pages.
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.
The EU legislation for companies to avoid human rights violations is overdue. Legislation envisages whistleblowing and blockchain tools for suppy chain.
The Law No. 93/2021 was published by the Parliament in Portugal on 20/12/2021.
