Artificial intelligence can help agencies detect workplace hazards faster and strengthen safety investigations—if it’s designed with privacy protections that earn worker trust.
Public sector agencies operate under constant pressure to safeguard both workplace safety and employee rights. Artificial intelligence (AI) bridges this gap by reshaping how organizations can detect safety risks and streamline investigations. That’s because AI can analyze patterns across multiple reports, providing faster insights into hazards and misconduct. Leveraging AI, workplace leaders can then take a proactive approach in preventing harm to whistleblowers.
Laws such as the Commodity Exchange Act and programs like the SEC Whistleblower Program require workplaces to safeguard whistleblower information to protect the identities of whistleblowers. With AI, public sector organizations can receive insights into workplace risks while integrating privacy-by-design to ensure legal compliance.
From the healthcare industry to corporate executives, the U.S. government requires protection when integrating AI into whistleblowing programs. This involves meeting the standards of various programs and regulations, some of which only apply to specific industries, like construction. General protection regulations include:
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