Whistleblowing System – What Applies?
Protection for whistleblowers is nothing new, as there has long been legislation protecting employees who report serious misconduct. Current regulations mean that employees who sound the alarm about serious irregularities are protected against reprisals from their employer.
The new Whistleblower Act means that all private sector organizations with at least 50 employees will be required to establish an internal whistleblowing system. Public sector organizations above a certain size, all municipalities, as well as certain actors in the financial sector and a number of designated authorities, must also meet the legal requirements to set up an internal whistleblowing system.
The special channels for reporting misconduct are, according to the government, intended to provide stronger protection for whistleblowers than today. Information about a whistleblower’s identity must be covered by the strictest level of confidentiality. This means it may not be disclosed under any circumstances.
The possibility of safer whistleblowing also opens the door to more secure anti-corruption efforts. The law requires that individuals or companies responsible for a whistleblowing function must be independant and autonomous in relation to the organization. This, in turn, places specific demands on how affected organizations design their whistleblowing systems.
When does the law take effect?
The law is proposed to enter into force on December 17, 2021. Medium-sized companies are granted until December 17, 2023 to establish internal reporting channels, while other obligated organizations are required to comply by July 17, 2022. Read more on regeringen.se.
Use VisionFlow as a whistleblowing system!
By using a combination of modules in VisionFlow, you gain access to a flexible and secure whistleblowing system. VisionFlow is developed and delivered by Visionera, a Swedish company established in 2001.
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