Glossary term

Whistleblower Protection

This term has 4 definitions.

1. Protections against retaliation for reporting individuals.

2. A whistleblower is an individual who reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities within an organization to authorities or the public. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing misconduct and ensuring accountability. In India, the Whistleblower Protection Act 2014 offers legal protection to such individuals, safeguarding them from retaliation for their actions in reporting wrongdoing.

3. While not a feature of the Bribery Act itself, whistleblowers disclosing bribery, corruption, or serious wrongdoing are protected under the UK Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. They cannot suffer detriment, dismissal, or believe their disclosure will be covered up. Organisations must ensure clear, safe reporting channels.

4. The updated Recommendation emphasizes the necessity for strong legal frameworks safeguarding whistleblowers?offering anonymity, anti-retaliation measures, and even incentives?to improve detection and reporting of bribery, public-sector corruption, and foreign solicitation.

All terms beginning with W