{"id":1176,"date":"2023-06-15T15:53:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T15:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2023-08-29T18:31:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T18:31:54","slug":"whistleblower-protection-act-everything-you-need-to-know-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/en\/magazin\/whistleblower-protection-act-everything-you-need-to-know-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistleblower Protection Act &#8211; Everything you need to know now."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero has-background has-dark-blue-background-color\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div  class=\"section-block pt--md pb--md\" >\t<div class=\"section-block__content pr--default pl--default\">\n\n<div class=\"container max-width max-width--nine mb--none\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/en\/magazine\/\" target=\"_self\">Magazine<\/a><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_532_439)\">\n<path d=\"M9.25687 6.85276C9.19596 6.91346 9.12988 6.96468 9.06036 7.00924L4.40956 11.6598C3.95585 12.1133 3.21974 12.1135 2.76581 11.6596C2.31188 11.2059 2.31188 10.47 2.76581 10.0159L6.77112 6.01054L2.74515 1.98436C2.29122 1.53064 2.29122 0.794967 2.74515 0.340606C2.97222 0.113317 3.26989 0.000104319 3.56692 0.000104293C3.86394 0.000104267 4.16183 0.113317 4.38868 0.340606L9.06036 5.01271C9.12988 5.05727 9.19639 5.10849 9.25687 5.16919C9.48889 5.40121 9.60082 5.70685 9.59522 6.01097C9.60082 6.3151 9.48889 6.62052 9.25687 6.85276Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_532_439\">\n<rect width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(12 12) rotate(180)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/en\/magazin\/whistleblower-protection-act-everything-you-need-to-know-now\/\" target=\"_self\">Whistleblower Protection Act<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Whistle&shy;blower Protection Act &#8211; Every&shy;thing you need to know now.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">The Whistleblower Protection Act implements an EU directive that regulates the protection of persons who have obtained information about wrongdoing or violations in the course of their professional activities and pass this information on to the internal or external reporting office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__arrow-down\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16.4 2L9.2 10L2 2\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-layout section-block pt--lg pb--lg display-overflow-x\">\t<div class=\"section-block__content pr--default pl--default\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc__container is-sticky\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc__heading mb--four\">Table of contents<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc__links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#idee\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__link\">Whistleblowers in companies &#8211; What is the idea?<\/a><a href=\"#warum\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__link\">Why is the whistleblower system important for companies?<\/a><a href=\"#was\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__link\">What does the Whistleblower Protection Act say?<\/a><a href=\"#hinweise\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__link\">What happens to the tips in the whistleblower system?<\/a><a href=\"#datum\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__link\">On which date does the Whistleblower Protection Act take effect?<\/a><a href=\"#software\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__link\">Your software solution for the Whistleblower Protection Act<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc__share\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc__share__heading\">Share<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-layout__toc__share__circles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https:\/\/hwdata.de\/en\/magazin\/whistleblower-protection-act-everything-you-need-to-know-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__share__circle\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg id=\"Bold\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 24 24\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m23.994 24v-.001h.006v-8.802c0-4.306-.927-7.623-5.961-7.623-2.42 0-4.044 1.328-4.707 2.587h-.07v-2.185h-4.773v16.023h4.97v-7.934c0-2.089.396-4.109 2.983-4.109 2.549 0 2.587 2.384 2.587 4.243v7.801z\"\/><path d=\"m.396 7.977h4.976v16.023h-4.976z\"\/><path d=\"m2.882 0c-1.591 0-2.882 1.291-2.882 2.882s1.291 2.909 2.882 2.909 2.882-1.318 2.882-2.909c-.001-1.591-1.292-2.882-2.882-2.882z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xing.com\/spi\/shares\/new?url=https:\/\/hwdata.de\/en\/magazin\/whistleblower-protection-act-everything-you-need-to-know-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"blog-layout__toc__share__circle\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"iso-8859-1\"?>\r\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 19.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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They can be uncovered, investigated, prosecuted and prevented by providing concrete information. This explicitly involves violations of European Union law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protection of pointing persons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whistleblowers assume responsibility for society, which is why they must be protected from the disadvantages they could face as a result of their report. This protection of whistleblowers is also intended to prevent deterrence through fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is a whistleblower or whistleblower?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, &#8220;whistleblowing&#8221; or a whistleblower means an employee who reports grievances (actual or alleged) regarding occupational health and safety in the company to his or her employer or a third party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container has-background has-light-blue-background-color corners--eight ip--small mb--none\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"alt-heading has-text-color has-white-color h4\">To whom does the Whistleblower Protection Act apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">The law will apply to companies and organizations in the public and private sectors with 50 or more employees or annual sales of more than 10 million euros.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"warum\"class=\"container scrollsection mb--twelve\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">Why is the whistleblower system important for companies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whistleblowers only harm companies if they go directly to the public or the media. Through an internal reporting office, the company is protected, compliance is helped and possible wrongdoings can be uncovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to the bottom of information early<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since observations are transmitted directly to the responsible department in the company, grievances can be identified and rectified at an early stage. Major damage to the company&#8217;s reputation can be avoided because the risk of scandals is reduced. <br><br><strong>Benefits at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-check-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protect your business effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid major reputational damage, reduce the risk of scandals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structured handling of misconduct and violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whistleblower system encourages internal reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container has-background has-dark-blue-background-color corners--eight ip--small mb--none\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"alt-heading has-text-color has-white-color h4\">Why is it worth setting up a whistleblower system now?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">The law will apply to companies and organizations in the public and private sectors with 50 or more employees or annual sales of more than 10 million euros.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"was\"class=\"container scrollsection mb--twelve\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-was-besagt-es.jpg\" class=\"custom-image corners--sixteen\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-was-besagt-es.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-was-besagt-es-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-was-besagt-es-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">What does the Whistleblower Protection Act say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Whistleblower Protection Act focuses on better protection of whistleblowers (Whistleblower Protection Act, HinSchG). The aim is to protect persons who report observed violations in connection with their professional activities and to regulate the reporting of violations and their investigation by companies more transparently. <br><br>A three-year retention period (Section 11 (5) HinSchG) applies for equal treatment under civil law&#8217;s regular statute of limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes occupational safety so special?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Occupational Health and Safety Act in Germany defines &#8220;whistleblowing&#8221; as a &#8220;right of complaint&#8221; in Section 17, as well as how to deal with complaints. The primacy of &#8220;internal whistleblowing&#8221; states that, only if the employer fails to act on a whistleblowing complaint from an employee about a grievance, the employee may turn to the competent supervisory authority. <br><br>Occupational health and safety also involve &#8220;double action&#8221; because the employer must fulfill the occupational health and safety obligations, and the occupational health and safety authorities must ensure that these are complied with and implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-blue-color has-text-color\">Operation of the whistleblower system:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"is-style-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li>Message by the person providing information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing the note<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication through a message channel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing of information by the reporting office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision on the further procedure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"hinweise\"class=\"container scrollsection mb--twelve\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-ablauf-von-hinweisen.jpg\" class=\"custom-image corners--sixteen\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-ablauf-von-hinweisen.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-ablauf-von-hinweisen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hwdata.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hinweisgeberschutzgesetz-ablauf-von-hinweisen-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">What happens to the tips in the whistleblower system?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each report is checked for <strong>plausibility and validity<\/strong>, and the necessary investigations must be carried out under <strong>strict confidentiality or anonymity<\/strong>. <br><br>The information received is processed fairly and quickly, followed by the derivation and implementation of measures to prevent similar misconduct in the future. <br><br><strong>What are typical reports?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insider trading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data misuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grievances&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corruption\/Bribery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Rights Violation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violations of the law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"datum\"class=\"container scrollsection mb--twelve\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">On what date does the Whistleblower Protection Act take effect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Whistleblower Protection Act will come into force three months after its promulgation in the Federal Law Gazette. The exact date of entry into force is not yet known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was the original schedule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li>Companies with more than 249 employees three months after entry into force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies with 50-249 employees should have a transition period until Dec. 17, 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies with less than 50 employees should not be affected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-blue-color has-text-color\">Content to be highlighted from the Whistleblower Protection Act:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anonymity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The law states that anonymous reports must be processed, so the possibility of anonymous communication between the person making the report and the reporting office must also be guaranteed. <br><br>Strictly speaking, the obligations in the law to implement anonymous reports will not take effect until January 01, 2025 (Section 42 (2) HinSchG), according to the transitional provision, in order to revise the whistleblower protection systems accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container has-background has-light-blue-background-color corners--sixteen ip--small mb--five\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Our tip:<\/mark><\/strong> It is advisable to make the internal reporting office as attractive as possible and to enable anonymous reports directly in order to avoid reports to external reporting offices and thus authorities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation for immaterial damage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An extended claim for damages arises. With the new law, whistleblowers who suffer reprisals now also have a claim to compensation for immaterial damages and no longer just financial damages. <br><br>In concrete terms, this means that in individual cases, compensation for pain and suffering can also be claimed for immaterial damages. 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