On 4 May 2023 the Bulgarian Act on the protection of persons who report or make public information on breaches (Закон за защита на лицата, подаващи сигнали или публично оповестяващи информация за нарушения, "Whistleblower Protection Act" or "WPA")1 adopted earlier this year enters into force, giving effect to the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/19372 and imposing a number of obligations on employers in both the public and private sector.
The WPA is aimed at ensuring the protection of persons who report or make public information on breaches of Bulgarian or EU law that they have become aware of by virtue of their employment or otherwise in connection with work (commonly referred to as "whistleblowers"). Eligible for protection under the act are:
While the WPA provides that proceedings are not initiated with respect to anonymous reports, persons who anonymously report or disclose information on breaches but are subsequently identified and subjected to retaliation may nevertheless be eligible for protection.
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