Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting Channel
Internal reporting channel for companies and legal entities
This is why the implementation of a whistleblower system is so important
Trust begins with a whistleblower system. For both companies and government agencies, the establishment of a whistleblower system is becoming increasingly important for reasons of governance and compliance. With the Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting Channel, you can ensure the implementation of various regulations such as the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act securely, and easily. Through this channel, whistleblowers can confidentially report legal violations.
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Benefits
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IT-implementation effort
Outsourcing the reporting channel to PwC eliminates the need of setting up additional IT infrastructure on the client’s end
100 %
Safety and protection for your employees
Anonymity for whistleblowers and security in dealing with reports – professionally and confidentially
100 %
Transparency
status overview of all received reports in a dashboard
100 %
Compliance
Compliance with all legal deadlines in the process of reporting and handling of reports and trustful cooperation with PwC's experts
Independent experts
As we are completely independent, you retain the authority to decide which measures you want to take from the information received in order to take the necessary follow-up measures and avert reputational risks.
Our Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting Channel is accessible via different ways. Whistleblowers can report breaches by phone in addition to using the company-specific, self-explanatory and intuitive web form. We also offer whistleblowers the option of submitting reports anonymously or by providing personal contact information. This way, we create a trusting and secure environment and guarantee whistleblowers the greatest possible protection and absolute data security.
01Whistleblowing report submission
Our Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting Channel is accessible via different ways. Whistleblowers can report breaches by phone in addition to using the company-specific, self-explanatory and intuitive web form. We also offer whistleblowers the option of submitting reports anonymously or by providing personal contact information. This way, we create a trusting and secure environment and guarantee whistleblowers the greatest possible protection and absolute data security.
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Pricing
Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting Channel
We offer our services for setting up and operating the whistleblower system as an internal reporting channel or complaints procedure on the basis of flat rates. We take into account the number of companies. We offer the processing of incoming reports on the basis of flat rates per case. One-off costs are incurred for the implementation of the reporting channel as well as for the provision of the sample company document, should the need arise. Furthermore, we are also available to advise you on any follow-up measures.
- whistleblower channel
- Custom branded landing page and customised dashboard
- Further services by arrangement
from € 125
Per month
What is a whistleblower system?
A whistleblower system is a platform through which whistleblowers can report facts about legal violations.
What is an internal reporting office?
The "internal reporting channel" mentioned in the Whistleblower Protection Act refers to a whistleblower system operated by the respective company. Its aim is to provide whistleblowers with a trusted space in which they can report misconduct without fear of reprisals. An internal reporting office allows the company to address and rectify any misconduct, thereby improving their compliance.
What is meant by a complaint procedure in relation to the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act?
The supply chain regulation requires companies to establish a complaint mechanism. The complaint procedure allows individuals to raise awareness of human rights and environmental risks, as well as violations of human rights or environmental obligations, resulting from the business activities of a company within its own scope or those of its immediate suppliers.
How quickly can PwC implement the reporting channel in your company?
The whistleblower system is generally implemented within one week. The implementation process can be sped up, if necessary.
How are the incoming reports evaluated?
The reports are clustered in the dashboard via categories.This makes it possible to evaluate the reports at a glance.
Is a division or unit within the company tasked with the operation of the reporting channel?
The internal reporting channel is provided in its entirety by the service provider PwC. Therefore, no divisions or units are required to operate the reporting channel. Only authorised personnel that have access to the dashboard is involved in the process. This minimises interface problems or system interruptions and saves resources.
Does any software need to be installed?
It is not necessary to install any software. The authorised personnel selected by you can access the dashboard via a link. The people providing the reports can also access the web form via a link published on your intranet, for example.
How does PwC ensure confidentiality? How does PwC protect the data?
We offer whistleblowers a trustworthy environment in which the information can be provided. We store the data in encrypted form on German servers. We offer the highest security standards and provide all-round data protection. The technology underlying our platform is DSGVO, ISO-27018:2019 and ISO-27001:2013 compliant.
Who has access to the dashboard?
Only authorised persons of the company have access to the dashboard of our whistleblowing systemIn general, up to five people can be authorised. Access can be extended for a fee. The selection of the authorised personnel is made by the company or the government agency.
Does the Whistleblower Protection Act also apply to clubs, associations and non-profit organisations?
Yes, clubs, associations and non-profit organisations are also obliged to set up a reporting channel if they have 50 or more employees. For clubs, this applies equally to registered and non-registered clubs.
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Our free webcast "Updates and Insights - Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting Channel" will take place on 23 April from 11am-12pm. You will receive an overview of regulatory changes, updates on our whistleblower solution and answers to your questions.