What is a blockchain-based whistleblowing system?
Hyperledger Fabric is an open source blockchain platform. A project of the Linux Foundation to promote blockchain technology for use in business applications.
Germany: at a snail’s pace to whistleblower protection – the digital whistleblowing system in vogue
The Bundestag passes the Whistleblower Protection Act and paves the way for digital and anonymous whistleblower systems in Germany.
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.
What is a whistleblower and how do I become one?
According to EU Directive 2019/1937 on the protection of persons reporting infringements of Union law, a whistleblower is a natural person who reports or discloses information about infringements obtained in connection with his or her work activities.
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.
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Germany: Limited Protection for Whistleblower
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.
