As we enter the second quarter of 2022, more EU countries are implementing their national transpositions of the EU Whistleblower Directive. Progress is happening, slowly but surely!

And perhaps this gradual implementation will be a relief for companies operating across EU borders. For, while the Directive is a step forward in moving member states towards a unified legal framework for whistleblowing, each territory has the freedom to expand on the scope of requirements stipulated at the EU level – in fact, this has been encouraged by EU regulators. With the first handful of countries now complete this is exactly what is happening.

In this article we recap the basic requirements of the EU Directive, summarise the national nuances of those countries whose whistleblower protection laws have come into effect so far, and highlight the implications these may have for organisations in those countries.

Main requirements of the EU Whistleblower Directive

First of all, here’s a quick reminder of the standard requirements of the EU Directive.

• A secure channel for receiving whistleblower reports must be put in place. Reporting must be possible in writing and/or verbally, via telephone lines or other voice communications systems.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of the report must be provided to the whistleblower within seven days.
• Feedback about the report follow-up must be given to the whistleblower within three months.
• An impartial person or department must be designated to handle the...

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