Protection for whistleblowers is nothing new. There are already regulations in place that protect employees who report serious misconduct. Under current legislation, employees who report serious wrongdoing are protected from retaliation by their employer.
The new Whistleblower Act means that all private organizations with at least 50 employees must implement an internal whistleblowing system. Certain public entities, all municipalities, as well as organizations in the financial sector and several government agencies, are also required to comply with the new regulations.
The dedicated channels for reporting misconduct are intended to provide stronger protection for whistleblowers than before. A whistleblower’s identity must be covered by the highest level of confidentiality, meaning that their information may not be disclosed under any circumstances.
The whistleblowing system as a safer solution
The opportunity for safer whistleblowing paves the way for more secure anti-corruption efforts. It also requires that individuals or companies managing whistleblowing functions must be independent and impartial in relation to the organization. This places specific demands on how organizations set up their whistleblowing systems.
När träder lagen i kraft?
The law is proposed to take effect on December 17, 2021. Medium-sized companies are proposed to have until December 17, 2023, to implement internal reporting channels. Other organizations are proposed to have until July 17, 2022, to comply with the law. Read more at regeringen.se .
Use VisionFlow as a whistleblowing system!
By using VisionFlow, you get a flexible and secure whistleblowing system. VisionFlow is a platform developed and delivered by Visionera, a Swedish company established in 2001.
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