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 […]
Whistleblowing services in light of the Meta fine – considerations to be made when choosing a whistleblowing provider
by Mathilda Kronér and Henrik Almström, Morris Law. In light of the massive GDPR fine issued by the Irish Data Protection Authority (after binding decision thereto from the European Data Protection Board) on the 22nd of May, companies should put their GDPR compliance protocols under the microscope to ensure lawful management in relation to handling personal […]
Mandatory whistleblowing in the Czech Republic from 1 August 2023 – SMES have until 15 December
The new whistleblowing law in Czechia will make whistleblowing solutions mandatory from 1 August 2023, for companies with 250 or more employees. SMEs have until 15 December 2023. In this article, Kateřina Nešpůrková and co-author Lívia Djukić from Havel & Partners will offer their insights and discuss the impact of the Czech whistleblowing law on […]
New draft for Polish Whistleblower Act: Less time to implement procedures
Guest post on the latest draft of the Polish Whistleblower Act, by Legal Counsel Marta Trzeciak, Ostrowski i Wspólnicy law firm, Poland. On 25 May, another version of the Polish draft law on the protection of whistleblowers, the Whistleblower Act, was published. The draft has not been submitted to the Polish Parliament Sejm, but work is […]
Legislative process of the Czech Whistleblowing Law
A short overview of the new Czech Whistleblowing Law by Mgr. Anna Cervanová, LL.M. and Mgr. Michal Nulíček, LL.M. from Rowan Legal, Czech Republic. On 21 April 2023, the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic approved the proposed text of the Whistleblowing Act which transposed the EU Whistleblowing Directive. Now, the Senate has until […]
A few tips on how to manage whistleblowers’ reports
Guest post by Błażej Wągiel – attorney-at-law, founder of IPSO Legal – a Whistlelink partner. A few tips on how to manage whistleblower reports. In order for your organisation to meet the objectives and goals of the EU Whistleblowing Directive, you should be aware that new procedures cannot be written down and put on the […]
