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Whistleblower protection

On September 25, 2024, the Whistleblower Protection Act came into force, presenting companies with the challenge of implementing new regulations.

While this may seem complex, our tools and solutions ensure the implementation process is smooth and free of unnecessary formalities. We offer comprehensive support—from drafting procedures and organizing training sessions to providing an anonymous reporting system—ensuring full compliance with the applicable regulations.

What do we offer?

  • Remote Audit: Verification of the documentation required for procedure development, including compliance with GDPR standards.
  • Customized Internal Reporting Procedure: Development of whistleblowing procedures tailored to the specific needs of your organization.
  • Anonymous Reporting System: A secure platform for anonymous reporting, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
  • Consultation with Employee Representatives: Engaging with labor unions or employee representatives to align on and finalize the implementation of new processes.
  • Employee Training: Training employees and associates on whistleblower protection procedures.
  • Whistleblower Report Handling Training: Training: Equipping designated personnel with the skills and knowledge needed to manage reports effectively and in full compliance with legal requirements.
  • Anonymous Dialogue System: Facilitating anonymous communication with whistleblowers and legal verification of reports, ensuring impartial and lawful proceedings.
  • DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment): Conducting DPIA and supporting in risk analysis for whistleblower report processing to ensure full GDPR compliance, including adherence to the privacy-by-design principle.

Why CK LEGAL?

  • Simplicity and Efficiency: We implement whistleblower protection procedures quickly and effectively, focusing on legal requirements, without unnecessary formalities. We value your time and that of your employees and associates.
  • Full Confidentiality: We are bound by attorney-client privilege, ensuring the highest level of protection at every stage of our cooperation.
  • Independent Reporting System: We offer an external whistleblowing system managed outside of your organization.

Who is this for?

  • Entities Obliged to Comply: Employers with more than 50 employees and entities, regardless of the number of employees, operating in areas such as:
    • Financial services, products, and markets;
    • Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing;
    • Transport safety;
    • Environmental protection;
    • Tax and accounting consultancy.
  • Voluntary Adopters: Companies that wish to voluntarily implement whistleblower protection procedures and foster an organizational culture of transparency, trust, and accountability.

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