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Whistleblower Policy

A whistleblower policy explains how people can report suspected wrongdoing and how the organisation will respond. It should address reporting routes, confidentiality, investigation and protection against retaliation.

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Example

An employee reports suspected falsification of financial records through a designated channel outside the normal reporting line.

What to keep in mind

Legal protection depends on jurisdiction and the nature of the disclosure. Do not promise absolute anonymity or use the policy to restrict lawful reporting to regulators or other authorised bodies.

Whistleblower Policy

Example

What to keep in mind

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