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Easily implement a whistleblower system.
There’s no need to pay costly lessons when you can stand on the shoulders of others' experience.
Whistleblowing is a discipline that has been around for quite some time, and we have had the pleasure of practicing it for many years.
To help guide you in the best possible way, we have assembled a classic implementation process in the boxes below
If you have any questions about the individual steps, feel free to contact us – it’s free of charge.
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Management commitment is crucial for compliance with whistleblower regulations, as it ensures that data protection is strategically prioritized and integrated into the company.
When leadership takes the lead, employee awareness and engagement increase. Management allocates the necessary resources for compliance, such as training and supporting technology, and ensures the correct implementation of policies.
Furthermore, leadership support enables continuous monitoring and improvement, as well as effective risk management and response to reports, which helps prevent fines and reputational damage.
One of the most important prerequisites for effective implementation and compliance with whistleblower regulations is a shared understanding of risks.
It is fundamental that everyone in the organization understands that whistleblower regulations are about protecting the whistleblower.
Whistleblower regulations, for example, address the risk of the whistleblower facing retaliation because their identity becomes known to unauthorized individuals.
Whistleblower regulations also address the risk of actions being taken against the wrong individuals because the information in a report has been manipulated. Additionally, whistleblower regulations are, of course, concerned with the risk that nothing will be done because the reports "disappear."
Compliance with whistleblower regulations is one of those tasks where resource consumption can spiral out of control if it is not managed from the start.
If you want to quickly move past the implementation phase and into the easier operational phase, the recommendation is clear: Allocate the necessary resources at the start to gain a comprehensive overview of the entire implementation work and related resource demands.
Genuine compliance with whistleblower regulations can only be achieved if everyone knows their roles and responsibilities.
The next step will therefore be to appoint a responsible person for the whistleblower system. This individual must be instructed in handling any reports, including escalation to management and communication with relevant public authorities.
In addition, employees must be made aware that the organization has a whistleblower system in place.
It is not a requirement for the whistleblower system to be supported by a specialized system.
The system can actually be supported by the organization using a shared mailbox. If you wish to allow the whistleblower to remain anonymous, we highly recommend Whistle Advisor.
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