Examining the EU Directive on Whistleblowing And How It Is Being Implemented In The Nordics: How To Effectively Investigate Whistleblowing Cases Maintain Whistleblower Rights

With the EU Directive on Whistleblowing coming into effect there are stricter requirements regarding the internal whistleblowing reporting channel. Thus, companies should evaluate its internal procedures for handling whistleblowing cases and be prepared to take action within short timeframes in order to maintain compliance.

One of the essential provisions of the Directive is that a whistleblower's identity must be treated as confidential. According to the Directive, the whistleblower's identity shall not be disclosed to persons other than those handling the case.

• Understanding how to protect whistle-blowers.

• Examining the correct framework in place to meet whistleblowing standards.
• Post care of whistleblowers

• How to prosecute an employee without being able to disclose the identity of the whistleblower?

• In a lot of whistleblowing cases there is only a select few individuals who are aware of the illicit act, therefore any prosecution against individuals will leave the whistleblower exposed – how to strengthen your privacy/compliance framework to mitigate this risk?

• Internal investigators or law firms to handle whistleblowing procedure.
• Does it open the company to 3rd party risks?

• The Whistleblowing directive under the EU and Swedish Act on Whistleblowing
• How to be compliant with directive?
• What is the correct system to receive claim and record follow up?
• What are the incentives for employees to report wrongdoing? Benefits or cons?