Act now– Notification channel helps your organisation to comply with the law and to identify possible issues early on

Whistleblower protection law has entered into force in Finland. With the help of the Finland Chamber of Commerce’s Notification Channel service, your organisation will meet the legal requirements and provide employees and other whistleblowers with a reliable and easy-to-use channel for reporting possible malpractice and irregularities.  

The Council of the European Union adopted the whistleblower protection directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of whistleblowers) on 7 October 2019. In Finland, the law entered into force at the beginning of 2023. 

The whistleblowing protection law encourages employees to report malpractice in the company without fear of retaliation. The law requires organisations and companies to provide a secure whistleblowing channel to its’ current employees and voluntarily to stakeholders, shareholders, job seekers and former employees. Through the channel, people can report observed malpractice and irregularities within the organisation safely.  

According to the national law, companies employing at least 250 people must implement a channel by 31st March 2023. Smaller companies employing at least 50 people must implement a channel by 31st December 2023. Now is time to act and implement a safe whistleblowing channel! 

The Finland Chamber of Commerce’s Notification Channel service provides your organisation with a cost-effective and effortless way to set up a whistleblowing channel. With the help of the Notification Channel service, your company will meet the legal requirements provide whistleblowers with an anonymous and reliable way to at an early stage. The service helps your organisation to identify potential issues early on, allowing you to take action to address them in an early stage.  

The processors receiving notifications in the service will be able to manage and process notifications easily. The channel also makes it possible for processors to notify a whistleblower of any actions that company will take on basis of the notification. 

Implementing a notification channel service is not only a legal requirement but also beneficial for organisations and companies that thrive for a culture of transparency and accountability. By providing a safe and confidential way for employees to report their concerns, companies can improve their reputation and personnel trust. A notification channel is a part of a company’s responsible operations, and it is required and appreciated by personnel. 

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Additional information: notificationchannel.fi or https://ilmoituskanava.fi/en/frontpage-english/  

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