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Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz: Germany & The EU Whistleblowing Directive
On 16 December 2022, the Bundestag passed a government draft for the Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz or Whistleblower Protection Act.
by Moritz Homann
  • 14/02/2023
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  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Italy Transposes The EU Whistleblowing Directive
After a series of delays, Italy has finally transposed the EU Whistleblowing Directive.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Church & Whistleblowing: What Religious Institutions Need to Consider
A new era of whistleblowing is presenting major challenges and opportunities for religious institutions.
  • Laws and standards
  • 2 min
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Finland Gets EU Whistleblowing Directive Over The Finish Line
Finland implemented its new Whistleblower Protection Law on 01 January 2023.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Group-Wide Whistleblowing Channels: Are They Allowed?
The EU Whistleblowing Directive grants some flexibility for the creation of group whistleblowing channels.
  • Laws and standards
  • 2 min
“Wet Bescherming Klokkenluiders”: The Netherlands Implements the EU Whistleblowing Directive
After missing the original deadline, the Netherlands finally transposed the EU Whistleblowing Directive in January 2023.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Spain Wraps Up EU Whistleblowing Directive Transposition
After a spate of delays, Spain’s congress has approved a comprehensive new whistleblower protection law.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Botswana: Africa’s Whistleblower Protection Trailblazer
Many parts of Africa have struggled with corruption, but Botswana is setting an example in tackling it.
  • Basics
Ombudsman & Compliance: Impartial Arbitrator or Digital Whistleblowing System?
Which form of complaint resolution best suits your organisation? We take a closer look at the role of the ombudsman.
  • Laws and standards
  • 2 min
Belgium Whistleblowing Law
Belgium Finally Passes The EU Whistleblowing Directive
Belgium has gotten its drawn-out transposition process over the finish line.
  • Laws and standards
  • 5 min
Whistleblowers in Switzerland: Why companies should rely on a whistleblowing platform
Despite lack of a national law, there are still many good reasons to allow anonymous whistleblowing systems.
  • Basics, Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Xavier André Justo’s brutal account of being at the centre of the world’s biggest financial scandal
Journalist Philip Whiteley spoke with Xavier André Justo about the brutal retaliation he suffered as a whistleblower.
  • Basics, Communications
  • 3 min
Telephone-hotline-whistleblowing
Why Whistleblowing by Phone Is No Longer Best Practice
Telephone hotlines for whistleblowers are becoming less popular in the digital era.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Unprecedented Whistleblower Leak Shows How Uber Flouted Laws
A massive leak shows how Uber flouted laws and secretly lobbied governments during its rapid global expansion.
  • Experts Corner
  • 2 min
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Whistleblowing in Health: An Interview With Mr. Peter Duffy
Whistleblowers are increasingly shining a light on bad practice in healthcare. UK Whistleblower Mr. Peter Duffy tells us why he chose to speak out.
  • Communications, Experts Corner
  • 3 min
Whistleblower retaliation
Whistleblowing: How to Avoid Retaliation in the Workplace
A range of measures can be implemented to provide protection from employer retaliation before the whistle is even blown.
  • Laws and standards
  • 2 min
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The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill: Ireland Transposes the EU Whistleblowing Directive
Ireland has passed a bill enhancing and strengthening protections for whistleblowers. It transposes the EU Whistleblowing Directive into Irish national law by amending the current Protected Disclosure Act 2014.
  • Experts Corner, Laws and standards
  • 13 min
Elizabeth Holmes und der Fall Theranos: Geschichte eines Betrugsskandals
Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Case: History of a Fraud Scandal
Medical start-up Theranos promised to revolutionise blood tests but the technology didn't work. Customers received wrong diagnoses and investors lost their money.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
New French Whistleblowing Law: The Transposition of the EU Directive
A new law transposing the EU Whistleblowing Directive was submitted to the French Senate on 19 January 2022 and it was passed on 16 February, 2022.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Spotlight on PIDA and Whistleblowing in the UK
PIDA is the law protecting whistleblowers in the UK and it came into force on 2 July 1999.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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The Details Behind the US Whistleblower Protection Act
In the United States, the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 has afforded whistleblowers working for the government protection.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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A Closer Look at The Ethics Behind Whistleblower Rewards
In the wake of the CFTC paying the largest financial reward in the history of any whistleblower program, we’re taking a closer look at the pros and cons of such financial incentives.
  • Basics
  • 5 min
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Help, I’m a whistleblower! Tips when speaking up
Speaking up is hard. In this article, find out how to speak up effectively and protect yourself in the process.
  • Laws and standards
  • 3 min
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Key Takeaways From the SEC Office of the Whistleblower’s Report to Congress
Last month, the SEC Office of the Whistleblower report to Congress revealed another record-breaking year for the number of tips received from and awards paid to whistleblowers.
  • Laws and standards
  • 10 min
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“Proposta de Proteção de Denunciantes”: New Portuguese Whistleblowing Law
Portugal has become the third country to transpose the EU Whistleblowing Directive into national law.
  • Laws and standards
  • 4 min
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“Genomförande av visselblåsardirektivet”: Sweden Passes Whistleblower Directive
After Denmark, Sweden has become the second EU member state to implement the 2019 EU Whistleblowing Directive into national law.
  • Laws and standards
  • 4 min
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“Lov om beskyttelse af whistleblowere”: Denmark passes Whistleblower Protection Act
Denmark has a new Whistleblower Protection Act. Find out more about the scope of the “Lov om beskyttelse af whistleblowere”.
  • Basics, Laws and standards
  • 4 min
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BRC Global Standard: Detect Food Scandals Before They Happen
Learn what’s behind the BRC v8 requirement to implement a reporting system.
  • Laws and standards
  • 9 min
ISO 37002 notepad | integrityline.com
ISO 37002 whistleblowing standard – what organisations need to know
ISO 37002 provides guidance for organisations to create a whistleblowing management system based on trust, impartiality and protection.
  • Basics
  • 4 min
Whistleblower protection: What franchise companies need to know
Franchise companies face unique compliance challenges. Read how to protect yourself and your franchisees.
  • Communications
  • 6 min
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What should the ideal whistleblowing policy include?
How to create a whistleblowing policy that builds trust and encourages a culture of integrity.
  • Basics
  • 4 min
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What is a whistleblowing hotline? – Compliance in brief
Whistleblowing hotlines are a hot topic for compliance professionals right now. Find out all you need to know here.
  • Basics
  • 10 min
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What is Whistleblowing in the Workplace? FAQ for Companies
With the EU Whistleblowing Directive, the topic of speaking up is becoming important for organisations. This article contains everything you need to know.
  • Basics
  • 5 min
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Speak up culture: 10 reasons why employees do not speak up
We take a look at the reasons that prevent employees from reporting grievances within the company.
  • Basics
  • 8 min
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Key considerations for workplace investigations
8 top tips for conducting a workplace investigation with a specific focus on whistleblowing investigations. Guest article by Hannah Netherton & Steven Cochrane (CMS).
  • Laws and standards
  • 4 min
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GDPR & whistleblowing: How the General Data Protection Regulation will affect whistleblowing systems
We take a look at the implications of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for whistleblowing systems.
  • Basics
  • 4 min
Anonymous reporting: Why companies should allow it
5 reasons for using anonymous reporting channels in the company
  • Basics
  • 3 min
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Whistleblower investigation process: how to prepare for an internal investigation
The most important steps to follow in order to successfully investigate whistleblowing cases in an efficient way
  • Basics
  • 3 min
Integrity Line Blog - Email Whistleblowing
Why email is a risky whistleblower reporting channel
Three reasons why an email address is not a good standalone reporting channel in companies
  • Basics
  • 5 min
Integrity Line Blog Whistleblowing System FAQ
What is a whistleblowing system? (FAQ)
We answer the most important questions about whistleblowing systems.
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