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ARTICLE · 17 DECEMBER 2019

The Whistleblower Protection Directive

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On November 26, 2019, the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law

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On November 26, 2019, the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law, commonly known as the whistleblower protection directive ("Directive"), was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Starting from 16 December 2019, member states have two years to implement in their domestic laws regulations providing for, among others, new obligations (subject to sanctions) imposed on undertakings with respect to the support and protection of whistleblowers.

Who are the whistleblowers according to the Directive?

The Directive aims to protect against retaliation a broad range of individuals who, in conducting their professional activity, encounter and disclose unlawful activities. The following persons may become whistleblowers:

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