EU Whistleblower Protection Directive

The EU Whistleblower Protection Directive requires organizations to provide secure, confidential, and accessible internal reporting channels for individuals who report breaches of EU law. It ensures whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and that their reports are properly investigated and acted upon across all EU Member States.

EU Whistleblower Directive

SAI360 helps organizations meet the requirements of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive by providing a secure, scalable solution for whistleblower intake, case management, and investigation tracking. Our Hotline & Case Management module allows for anonymous, multilingual reporting across multiple channels—ensuring that whistleblowers can speak up confidently and without fear of retaliation. From secure audit trails to automated workflows and outcome tracking, SAI360 empowers your teams to act quickly, document thoroughly, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability.

Whether you’re implementing internal reporting channels for the first time or modernizing an existing process, SAI360 delivers everything needed to comply with the Directive and strengthen organizational ethics.

Modules That Power The Solution

Hotline & Case Management

Empower employees to report and resolve concerns with accountability.

  • Accept anonymous reports across channels
  • Standardize investigations and templates
  • Centralize data for faster resolution

Policy Management

Distribute and manage whistleblower policies across the organization.

  • Version-controlled policies
  • Employee acknowledgements
  • Easy access and updates

Ethics & Compliance Training

Educate employees and third parties on speaking up and anti-retaliation protections.

  • Deliver engaging, role-based content
  • Track training progress and completion
  • Reinforce culture of speaking up

FAQs

It’s an EU regulation requiring organizations to provide safe, confidential reporting channels and protect whistleblowers from retaliation when reporting breaches of Union law.

It applies to companies and public bodies with 50 or more employees operating in the EU, as well as municipalities serving over 10,000 people.

The Directive took effect on December 16, 2019, with full compliance for most private companies required by December 17, 2023.

Organizations must protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure fair investigation and follow-up of all reports.

These are secure, confidential systems that allow employees to report misconduct within the organization, typically via hotline, web, or email.

The Directive recommends allowing anonymous reporting, but it’s not mandatory—Member States can decide whether to require it.

They must acknowledge receipt, investigate within a set timeframe, and provide feedback to the whistleblower.

Yes—vendors or contractors with work-related insight may also be protected if they report breaches.

Penalties vary by country but may include regulatory fines, civil liability, or reputational damage.

SAI360 provides secure reporting channels, automated workflows, and audit trails to help organizations meet EU and national whistleblower requirements efficiently.

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Take action now to ensure whistleblower protection and regulatory compliance.

  • Enable secure, anonymous reporting

  • Automate investigation and response

  • Prevent retaliation and build trust