Guide
Everything You Need to Know About the EU Whistleblower Directive
Throughout the years, corruption scandals have demonstrated the crucial role of whistleblowers. To overcome regulatory inconsistencies, the EU announced the Whistleblower Protection Directive in 2019, designed to protect whistleblowers who report breaches of the EU law through the company's internal reporting channels or externally to authorities in good faith.
For compliance teams, the EU Whistleblower Directive symbolizes a new approach to whistleblowing, one that nurtures and safeguards a strong speak-up culture.
This guide explores:
- History and scope of the EU Whistleblower Directive
- Who is impacted by the Law
- Best practices for whistleblowing compliance
- How to choose a whistleblowing software solution