Meet U.S. whistleblower law and ethics expectations
Support your organization’s compliance, integrity, and risk management with a secure whistleblowing system. Whistlelink enables confidential and anonymous reporting aligned with U.S. whistleblower laws and corporate ethics requirements.
- Anonymous and confidential reporting channels
- Secure case management and documentation
- Clear processes that support internal investigations
- Fast implementation - no technical complexity
Why organizations choose Whistlelink
- Built to support compliance, legal, and risk teams
- Trusted by companies across regulated industries
- Designed for audit readiness and transparency
- Easy to deploy and scale across the organization
Why U.S. whistleblower laws require secure reporting channels
and third parties to report misconduct. Laws such as the Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX), SEC whistleblower rules, and state-level protections emphasize confidentiality, non-retaliation, and proper handling of reports.
Informal reporting methods or unsecured inboxes increase legal risk and make it difficult to demonstrate compliance. A secure whistleblowing system helps organizations receive, investigate, and document reports consistently — while protecting those who speak up.
For compliance, legal & risk teams
Compliance and legal teams need secure systems and clear documentation to meet U.S. whistleblower requirements and manage investigations effectively. Whistlelink provides a structured, auditable approach to handling sensitive disclosures.
- Offer secure reporting channels beyond regular email
- Document how reports are received, investigated, and resolved
- Support non-retaliation and confidentiality requirements
- Reduce regulatory and litigation risk
For HR & people teams
HR teams play a critical role in protecting employees and ensuring concerns are handled fairly. A secure whistleblowing system helps HR manage sensitive issues while maintaining trust and confidentiality.
- Provide a safe way for employees to raise concerns
- Handle sensitive cases consistently and confidentially
- Prevent retaliation through structured workflows
- Strengthen trust and psychological safety
For leadership and executives
Executive accountability is central to U.S. whistleblower and ethics frameworks. Leaders need visibility into risks without compromising confidentiality or trust.
- Demonstrate commitment to ethical governance
- Gain insight into organizational risks and trends
- Strengthen oversight and internal controls
- Build confidence with regulators, auditors, and stakeholders
Whistleblowing and compliance by the numbers
Effective whistleblowing programs are a cornerstone of strong corporate governance in the U.S.
Sources: SEC Whistleblower Program, compliance and ethics research
of organizations say internal reporting is critical for detecting misconduct early.
of workplace misconduct is never reported through informal channels.
of compliance issues are first identified through whistleblower reports
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Want to strengthen your whistleblower compliance and ethics program in the U.S.?
Let’s explore how Whistlelink can support secure reporting, internal investigations, and compliance with U.S. whistleblower laws.
Maria Boboc
