Ethics & Whistleblowing Hotline Software
Anonymous reporting with end-to-end case management and audit-ready documentation.
- Web + hotline for written and oral reporting
- Confidential and anonymous two-way communication
- Case management with roles, reminders, and reporting exports
- Enterprise-grade security (ISO 27001-certified company)
A speak up channel people will actually use
Make reporting simple on any device – so issues surface early and can be handled internally, consistently, and fairly.
- Clear, guided reporting forms - customizable to your policies
- Optional anonymity to reduce fear of retaliation
- Secure two-way messaging to gather details without exposing identity
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Ethics & compliance hotline
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Make it easy to speak up - safely and confidentially
Give employees and third parties a simple way to report concerns – anytime, on any device. Confidential and optional anonymous reporting helps issues surface early and be handled consistently. Two-way messaging lets your team ask follow-up questions while protecting the reporter’s identity and strengthening confidence in your non-retaliation policy.
- Written and oral reporting
- Confidential and anonymous reporting
- Secure two-way messaging for follow-ups
- Encrypted communication
- 50+ languages for global organizations
Streamline case management from intake to resolution
Centralize every report in one secure workspace – so investigations stay consistent, documented, and on track. Assign owners, set deadlines, collaborate across Legal, Compliance, and HR, and generate audit-ready reporting without email chaos.
- Centralized case timeline and documentation
- Reminders and task tracking to keep cases moving
- Dashboards and exportable reports for oversight and trends
- Role-based access for Legal, Compliance, and HR
Turn data into oversight - spot issues early
See trends across locations, categories, and time – so you can address emerging issues before they escalate. Dynamic dashboards and exportable reports help compliance leaders brief management and support audit-ready oversight.
- Clear oversight across all cases
- Dynamic dashboards by category and location
- Trend analytics to identify emerging risk
- Exportable management reports for leadership updates
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Looking for a whistleblowing system or have questions about pricing or features? Book a free demo and let us help you find the right solution for your organization.
Maria Boboc
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Confidential reporting, case management, and oversight – tailored to your program.
Maria Boboc
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THE BASICS
What is an ethics and compliance hotline?
An ethics and compliance hotline is a structured way for employees and third parties to report concerns confidentially – and, when needed, anonymously. The best systems combine reporting with case management, so teams can triage, investigate and close cases consistently.
What kinds of concerns can be reported?
Typically fraud, bribery and corruption, accounting irregularities, harassment and discrimination, health and safety issues, conflicts of interest, data privacy breaches, and other violations of law or your code of conduct.
Who can use the hotline?
Employees, contractors, suppliers, customers and other third parties – anyone you choose to give access. Reports are submitted through a secure web channel that is available 24/7.
How is a hotline different from an email inbox or an open-door policy?
An inbox or an open door can’t offer real anonymity and rarely leaves a consistent record. A dedicated hotline protects the reporter’s identity, routes each case to the right people and documents every step – which is what auditors and regulators expect to see.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Why does an ethics hotline matter?
Early reporting helps organizations resolve issues faster and reduce risk. A trusted speak-up channel surfaces concerns before they become incidents, standardizes how cases are handled across teams, and strengthens a culture of integrity and non-retaliation.
Is a whistleblower hotline required by law in the US?
There is no general federal requirement for every employer. But under Section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, audit committees of US-listed companies must establish procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission of employee concerns about questionable accounting or auditing matters. The US Sentencing Guidelines and the DOJ’s guidance on corporate compliance programs also treat a confidential reporting mechanism as a hallmark of an effective compliance program.
Who handles reports internally?
Typically Compliance, Legal, HR and Internal Audit. Role-based access ensures each case is seen only by the right people, and a full audit trail shows how every report was received, investigated and resolved.
CHOOSING A SOLUTION
Can reports be submitted anonymously?
Yes. Whistlelink supports confidential reporting with optional anonymity, plus secure two-way messaging so investigators can ask follow-up questions without learning who the reporter is.
How is reporter data protected?
Whistlelink Solutions AB is certified to ISO/IEC 27001. Case data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and all data is hosted within the EU.
How quickly can we get up and running?
With the right platform, setup is fast. Whistlelink can have your reporting channel and case management ready in as little as 10 minutes – complete with your own branding and language settings, so employees get a familiar, trustworthy experience from day one.
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