Whistleblowing

Summary information

  • Who can report: anyone who, in connection with their work or other similar activity, becomes aware of an infringement. Persons under Section 2(3)(c) to (g) and (j) are excluded from reporting.
  • What is notified: a breach or threatened breach under current and effective legislation.
  • How to notify: through a communication channel that ensures the confidentiality of the information provided, the protection of the notifier and the person notified and their personal data; anonymous notifications are not accepted.

 

What is and what is the purpose of whistleblower protection?

In 2019, Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of whistleblowers was adopted at the level of the European Union. Under this legislation, effective and comprehensive protection of whistleblowers, i.e. persons who report work-related misconduct, is an essential element of the fight against corruption and part of a functioning rule of law. Whistleblowers not only save public and private money, but can also help protect public health, save lives, help prevent environmental disasters, etc. Individual Member States have adopted transposition laws in connection with the Directive, in the Czech Republic this is Act No 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers.

Protection of persons and personal data

The protection of personal data, as well as the protection of the whistleblower and the person being reported, shall be governed by the applicable legislation and internal regulations. In the case of the use of whistleblowing, the whistleblower has the right to confidentiality and other protection. The whistleblower must be identified.

How the notification will be handled

Depending on the content of the notification, the designated person shall take appropriate action and, where possible, inform the notifier of the outcome of each notification. Feedback on the outcome of the notification shall be provided to the notifier within a reasonable period of time to evaluate its content and take appropriate action.

Authorised persons

Pavla Machková
Pavla.Machkova@alef.com
+420 724 125 602

Zuzana Rosenhöferová
Zuzana.Rosenhoferova@alef.com
+420 724 125 602