Protecting whistleblowers as a key element of implementing ESG principles
This article is a guest post from the Polish law firm Gras i Wspólnicy, a Whistlelink partner, exploring the essential role of whistleblower protection in ESG compliance. Whistleblowing regulation and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles are increasingly intersecting in the realm of modern business management. Whistleblowers, or individuals who expose misconduct within organisations, […]
Whistleblower reporting on Polish Labour Law violations
Authored by Agata Majewska, Counselor at Law and a specialist in data protection and compliance law at Ślązak, Zapiór i Partnerzy, one of the leading law firms in the southern Polish market and a valued partner to Whistlelink. In some companies, a whistleblower can report a violation of labour law if the employer provides for this […]
Are criminal sanctions the only thing organisations implementing a whistleblower protection system should fear?
In this guest post, Attorney of Law Błażej Wągiel from Whistlelink partner IPSO Legal, Poland, delves into the significance of whistleblower solutions, potential criminal sanctions for non-compliance, and the implications for organisations. In today’s globalised world, where transparency and ethics in business are increasingly valued, whistleblower protection has become a key element of risk management […]
Changes in whistleblowing regulations for Polish Capital Groups
This guest post is authored by Dr. Anna Partyka-Opiela, a partner at the Polish top law firm Rymarz Zdort Maruta, along with associates Jan Bednarski and Maria Papis. The article discusses the important last-minute amendments to the Polish Whistleblowing Protection Act regarding the sharing of resources within company groups. We now know the content of the […]
High penalties for failing to promptly notify the DPA of an incident
Authored by Agata Majewska, Counselor at Law and a specialist in data protection and compliance law at SZiP, one of the leading law firms in the southern Polish market and a valued partner to Whistlelink, this article brings attention to the significant penalties imposed on data controllers in Poland in March 2024. In March 2024, […]
A new Polish draft law has officially introduced “the whistleblower”
A new comprehensive analysis by Marta Trzeciak and Karolina Misiak, solicitors at Ostrowski i Wspolnicy Law Firm, delves into the recent revisions of the Polish draft law on Whistleblowers, shedding light on key amendments and highlighting areas requiring further enhancement. Their evaluation provides a detailed examination of the latest developments in whistleblower protection legislation in […]
Interview with our Spanish Partner César Zarate, ECIJA
In our interview with César Zarate, Partner at ECIJA, we learn more about the impact of the EU Whistleblowing Directive 2019/1937 on whistleblower protection, and also about Spain’s existing Criminal Code, that already requires companies to have a crime prevention system. Our Partner tells us how implementing a whistleblowing channel can help organisations, and the […]
Legal Alert: Whistleblower protection. The new Polish Government introduces draft law and expedites progress
In this guest post, Marta Trzeciak, attorney at law at Ostrowski i Wspólnicy, a Whistlelink partner, provides an insightful analysis of the key changes in the most recent draft law on whistleblower protection in Poland. On January 11, 2024, the Governmental Legislation Centre’s website published the next draft of law, containing changes introduced by the […]
Two years have passed since the deadline for implementation of the Whistleblower Directive into Polish national law
Two years ago, on 17 December 2021, the deadline for EU Member States to implement the Whistleblower Directive (2019/1937) into national law expired. Poland did not manage to implement the regulation by this deadline and to this day – another two years later – has still failed to do so. Poland, along with Estonia, remains […]
Partner interview with Ali Osman Özdilek, CEO of JURCOM, the Netherlands
In this partner interview, we’ll meet Ali Osman Özdilek, CEO of JURCOM in the Netherlands, as he shares his wealth of experience in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) sector. Please introduce yourself and tell us about your firm I am Ali Osman Özdilek, the founder of Jurcom, a subsidiary of Akhadia Holding. With over […]
Partner interview with SaasDE, Brasil: Helping international techs navigate the Brazilian market
(in Portuguese below). In this partner interview, we hear from Leonardo Ang, Partner at SaasDE, a consulting firm specialized in Market Entry and Development for International Techs interested in Brazil. Leonardo shares insights on the changes organisations are making in their approach to ethics and the significance of implementing safe reporting channels. Tell us a […]
Whistleblowing channel – a basic tool for compliance
Whistlelink partner Gesprodat, Spain, is a consultancy that specializes in New Technologies Law, Compliance, Business Secrets, Cybersecurity and GDPR. In this article, they will share their insights on whistleblowing as an important part of the compliance toolbox as well as data protection laws related to internal reporting. Compliance plays an essential role in the day-to-day […]
New Polish draft law on the protection of whistleblowers – Government’s work is drawing to a close
The latest draft of the Polish Whistleblower Act has been published, bringing changes to the previous version. The new draft includes provisions for officers of various government agencies to be protected under the Act. Additionally, the deadline for the implementation of the notification procedure has been extended. However, there is still uncertainty surrounding the timeline […]
Transposition process of the new Whistleblowing law in Romania
A short overview of the Romanian law on whistleblower protection and the legislative process, by Kenan Burçin Atakan, Financial Advisory Partner – Forensics, Deloitte Romania. This article was first published on 28 September 2022, but has been updated by Deloitte Romania to reflect the timeline of the transposition process and modifications of the law. The new […]
Implementing a Whistleblower Law in Austria: An Overview of the HSchG
This guest article will provide an overview of the implementation of whistleblower laws in Austria through the Whistleblower Protection Act (HSchG). Here, Dr. Pilar Mayer-Koukol, lawyer and Partner at Paulitsch Law and co-author Sophia Hinterlechner, trainee lawyer, will discuss the obligations for companies, the challenges and protections for whistleblowers, and the consequences of violations. Whistleblowing […]
