Whistleblower Channel: protect your people and meet your legal obligations

An internal whistleblower channel gives employees, contractors and third parties a safe, confidential way to report concerns about wrongdoing. In the UK, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) protects workers who make qualifying disclosures. For businesses operating in the EU, the EU Whistleblowing Directive  transposed into national law across member states  requires companies with 50 or more employees to have a formal internal channel.

Who needs one?

  • All businesses operating in EU member states with 50 or more employees.
  • Financial services firms, regardless of headcount.
  • Any organisation seeking to demonstrate best practice in governance and compliance.

What must the channel include?

  • A secure, confidential reporting route (digital, phone or in person).
  • Anonymity guarantee for the reporter.
  • Acknowledgement within 7 calendar days.
  • Investigation and outcome within 3 months.
  • Explicit non-retaliation policy.
  • Record of reports received.

Penalties for non-compliance

Failure to comply with applicable whistleblower and internal reporting requirements may expose organisations to legal, regulatory and reputational risks, depending on the jurisdiction and applicable legislation.

What do we do for you?

We design and implement the channel in line with applicable whistleblower protection and internal reporting requirements: tool selection, internal policy drafting, investigation process design and training for the channel manager.

Does your company need to implement a Whistleblowing Channel?

We help you define and implement a secure, confidential channel aligned with the requirements of Law 2/2023, with clear procedures for receiving, managing and following up on reports.