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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.

by Katy Diggory

29/06/2022

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Communications, Experts Corner

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

The Netherlands Prepares to Implement the EU Whistleblowing Directive

The Netherlands missed the deadline to transpose the EU Whistleblowing Directive into national law but the process is finally gaining traction. What do Dutch companies have to be aware of ahead of implementation day?

Laws and standards

The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill: Ireland Closes in on Passing the EU Whistleblowing Directive

Ireland is getting closer to passing 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

Whistleblower protection: What franchise companies need to know

Franchise companies face unique compliance challenges. Read how to protect yourself and your franchisees.

Communications

What should the ideal whistleblowing policy include?

How to create a whistleblowing policy that builds trust and encourages a culture of integrity.

Basics

What is a whistleblower?

We reveal what you need to know about whistleblowers and shed light on the legal basis.

Basics

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

Defining Whistleblowing in the Workplace

With the EU Whistleblowing Directive, the topic of speaking up is becoming important for organisations. This article contains everything you need to know.

Basics

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

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).