What is the Whistleblower Protection Act?
The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is the German implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive. It was promulgated in the Federal Law Gazette on June 2, 2023 and came into force on July 2, 2023. Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in uncovering misconduct and abuse in organizations. Whistleblowers can help uncover serious problems that might otherwise go undetected. They can help uncover corruption, fraud, mismanagement and other forms of misconduct.