A New Law Improves the Protection of Whistleblowers
New Legislation Enacted
A law dated March 21, 2022, provides a new definition of whistleblowers, and improves the protection system in place. Whistleblowers are defined as individuals who report or disclose information relating to a violation of law, without direct financial compensation, and in good faith. He or she may report a violation or an attempt to conceal a violation of law. The condition of “serious and manifest” violation of law, in place until now, is removed. In the professional context, a whistleblower can now report facts for which he has only indirect knowledge.
For whistleblowers who have the status of employee, it is no longer required to report to the employer or its representatives. They may choose to report externally, especially to the Human Rights Defender, the judicial authority or a competent authority designated by decree. Whistleblowers are not liable for damages caused by the disclosure of a report, as long as they had reasonable grounds to believe that the disclosure was necessary to protect the interests at stake. In criminal matters, the law broadens the scope of protection of whistleblowers, especially concerning the confidentiality of the documents obtained.
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New Legislation Enacted
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