The industry-backed Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) has launched its independent online reporting service.
Workers in the film, tv, music and theatre sectors can now report whistleblowing concerns to CIISA via a “secure and confidential” online portal.
As an officially designated whistleblowing body, people can report concerns to CIISA about experiences that relate to the CIISA Standards. This includes harassment, discrimination, victimisation and other harmful practices.
Reports to CIISA are made in confidence, and CIISA “will take careful steps to protect the identity of individuals who come forward.”
Following a soft-launch of the reporting service in June after its recognition in Parliament as an official whistleblowing entity, CIISA has received around 30 reports (as at 1 October). These include reports from organisations and individuals and have come from all the sectors CIISA represents (film, tv, music and theatre, including live performance). CIISA anticipates an increase in the volume of reports following the launch of the online reporting portal and has launched an initial service designed to meet demand and build up insight, whilst offering targeted help to those who need immediate support.
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