Compliance Coverage & Legislation Standards Alignment

Complete Compliance Coverage

Safecall provides comprehensive compliance coverage aligned with GDPR, EU Whistleblowing Directive, SOX, ISO frameworks, and 40+ international whistleblowing regulations. Our whistleblowing platform reduces legal risk and audit friction through proven regulatory expertise and standards alignment.

  • 40+ International Regulations Supported
  • 3 Major ISO/Security Certifications
  • 150+ Countries Compliance Expertise
  • 25+ Years Regulatory Experience

Core Compliance Frameworks

GDPR Compliance (EU & UK Data Protection)

Full General Data Protection Regulation compliance:

  • UK-based data centres – Data sovereignty guaranteed
  • Pseudonymisation per GDPR Article 32(1)(a) and Article 25(1)
  • Data minimisation principles – Only necessary data collected
  • Right to erasure – Data redaction timelines strictly adhered to
  • Privacy by design – GDPR built into platform architecture
  • Cross-border data transfer protocols – International compliance maintained
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments – Conducted for all processing
  • Zero IP collection – Personal data eliminated at source

GDPR benefits:

  • Legal defensibility in EU and UK operations
  • Reduced risk of fines (up to €20 million or 4% global turnover)
  • Demonstrates commitment to data protection
  • Supports international operations compliance

EU Whistleblowing Directive (Directive 2019/1937)

Complete alignment with EU Directive 2019/1937:

  • Multi-channel reporting – Telephone, web, mobile, email (verbal + written requirements met)
  • Impartial and competent handling – Independent external provider
  • Three-month feedback requirement – Case management system ensures timely updates
  • Confidentiality protection – Tokenisation and anonymity systems
  • Retaliation protection support – Guidance on whistleblower protection protocols
  • Record retention – Secure storage for evidential purposes
  • Multiple language support – 175+ languages across all EU countries

Coverage across all EU member states:

  • Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Compliance support:

  • Local reporting channels for subsidiaries with 250+ employees
  • Shared channels available for organisations with 50-249 employees
  • Financial services compliance regardless of employee count
  • Jurisdiction-specific implementation guidance

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – United States

Full SOX compliance for publicly traded companies:

  • Section 301 – Audit committee requirements met through independent reporting
  • Section 806 – Whistleblower protections and anti-retaliation measures
  • Section 1107 – Criminal penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers
  • Anonymous and confidential reporting – Mandatory requirements fulfilled
  • Record retention – Electronic records archived per SOX requirements
  • Financial misconduct reporting – Specific channels for accounting irregularities
  • Accountability at executive level – CEO/CFO attestation support

SOX benefits:

  • Protects CEOs and CFOs from personal liability
  • Enables early detection of financial misconduct
  • Demonstrates commitment to corporate governance
  • Reduces risk of SEC penalties

ISO Standards & Security Certifications

Three major certifications maintained:

ISO 27001 – Information Security Management

  • Comprehensive information security management system
  • Regular audits and continuous improvement
  • Risk management and threat assessment
  • Documented security policies and procedures

SOC 2 – Service Organisation Controls

  • Security, availability, and confidentiality controls
  • Independent audits of operational effectiveness
  • Trust Services Criteria compliance
  • Annual attestation reports available

Cyber Essentials Plus – UK Government Certification

  • UK government-backed cybersecurity standard
  • Technical controls independently verified
  • Protects against common cyber attacks
  • Demonstrates security best practices

Audit friction reduction:

  • Attestation letters provided for procurement
  • Detailed compliance matrices available
  • Security reports shared under NDA
  • Rapid response to audit requirements

UK Regulatory Compliance

Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA)

Foundation of UK whistleblowing protection:

  • Protected disclosure categories – Criminal activity, health & safety, environmental damage, breach of legal obligations, miscarriage of justice, cover-ups
  • Uncapped compensation protection – Tribunal awards for unfair dismissal have no limit
  • Detriment protection – Safeguards against dismissal, demotion, harassment
  • Public interest requirement – Reports must affect more than one individual
  • Confidential reporting channels – Anonymous and semi-anonymous options

Worker Protection Act 2023 (Amendment of Equality Act 2010)

Proactive sexual harassment prevention:

  • Reasonable steps requirement – Employers must take anticipatory measures
  • Risk assessment support – Guidance on identifying workplace risks
  • Training and awareness – Comprehensive manager and employee training
  • Reporting mechanisms – Safe channels for harassment concerns
  • 25% compensation uplift – For failures to prevent harassment
  • Third-party harassment – Coverage of customers and contractors

Compliance support:

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA)

Enhanced corporate transparency and economic crime prevention:

  • Director identity verification – Support for verification requirements
  • Enhanced corporate transparency – Reporting system supports accountability
  • Economic crime detection – Channels for reporting fraud and financial misconduct
  • Corporate governance – Independent oversight and investigation support

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)

Financial Conduct Authority compliance:

  • Market abuse detection – Specific channels for insider dealing and market manipulation
  • FCA reporting requirements – Timely notification to appropriate authorities
  • Investigation procedures – Independent handling of market abuse allegations
  • Regulatory liaison – Experience working with FCA on market abuse cases

Additional UK Regulations

RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013)

  • Health and safety incident reporting
  • Near-miss documentation
  • HSE notification support

Condition E6 (Office for Students)

  • Higher education harassment and sexual misconduct reporting
  • Student protection measures
  • University compliance support

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

  • Regulatory compliance for 60,000+ financial services firms
  • Whistleblowing requirements for regulated firms
  • Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) support

European National Legislation

Germany

German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)

  • Compliance for organisations with 50+ employees (December 2023 deadline met)
  • Organisations with 250+ employees (July 2023 deadline met)
  • GDPR and German data privacy law alignment
  • Penalties: Up to €20,000 for failure to establish channels, €500,000 for retaliation

German Corporate Governance Code (DGCK)

  • Protected reporting channels for suspected illegal activity
  • Corporate governance best practices

France

LOI n° 2022-401 (March 2022)

  • Enhanced whistleblower protections
  • Alignment with EU Directive requirements
  • Defender of Rights procedures

Sapin II (Anti-Corruption Law)

  • Organisations with 500+ employees: Enhanced anti-corruption requirements
  • Organisations with 50+ employees: Internal confidential reporting channels
  • Corruption risk mapping and prevention

Italy

Whistleblowing Decree (Legislative Decree No 24/2023)

  • Implementation of EU Directive 2019/1937
  • Specific Italian requirements and procedures
  • Protection against retaliation

Spain

Law 2/2023 (February 2023)

  • Spanish implementation of EU Whistleblowing Directive
  • Specific national requirements
  • Compliance support for Spanish operations

Czech Republic

Whistleblower Protection Act (August 2023)

  • Comprehensive legal framework aligned with EU standards
  • Broad scope covering law breaches
  • Public interest criteria

Ireland

Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 (January 2023)

  • EU Directive implementation
  • Internal and external reporting channels
  • Criminal offences for false reports
  • Transparency requirements

Americas Compliance

United States

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – See detailed coverage above

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

  • Whistleblower financial incentives
  • SEC reporting channels
  • Enhanced protections for financial sector whistleblowers

Canada

Canadian Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA)

  • Federal public sector coverage
  • Protection against reprisals
  • Public Sector Integrity Commissioner channels
  • Emergency disclosure provisions

Mexico

General Law of Administrative Responsibilities (GLAR)

  • Administrative responsibilities and sanctions
  • Anti-corruption framework (effective July 2017)
  • Public and private sector compliance

Brazil

Clean Company Act (Law No. 12,846/2013)

  • Anti-corruption legislation (effective August 2013)
  • Domestic and international business environments
  • Corporate liability for corruption offences

Asia-Pacific Compliance

Australia

Australian Public Interest Disclosure Act (PID Act)

  • Public sector whistleblower protections
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Retaliation prevention

Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019

  • Private sector extensions
  • Corporations Act 2001 amendments
  • International best practice alignment

New Zealand

New Zealand Protected Disclosures Act 2022

  • Comprehensive protections for serious wrongdoing
  • Internal and external disclosure channels
  • Ombudsman oversight and support

Japan

Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA)

  • Enacted 2004, effective April 2006
  • Safeguarding individuals reporting misconduct
  • Corporate compliance requirements

South Korea

Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers

  • Enacted March 2011, effective September 2011
  • Public interest protection framework
  • Retaliation prevention measures

India

Indian Whistle Blowers Protection Act

  • Safeguarding corruption and power misuse exposures
  • Public interest disclosure channels
  • Government sector focus

Singapore

Singapore’s Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA)

  • Enacted June 1960
  • Anti-corruption framework
  • CPIB (Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau) reporting

China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand

Whistleblowing in East Asia & Oceania

  • Evolving regional legislation
  • Country-specific compliance support
  • Cultural adaptation guidance

Africa & Middle East Compliance

South Africa

South African Protected Disclosures Act (PDA)

  • Enacted 2000
  • Public and private sector transparency
  • Accountability frameworks

Additional Coverage

Regional expertise across:

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt
  • Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia
  • Jurisdiction-specific guidance and compliance support

Industry-Specific Regulations

Aviation

EASA (European Union Aviation Security Agency) Regulation (EU) No 376/2014

  • Mandatory and voluntary health and safety reporting
  • Aviation incident and near-miss reporting
  • Safety management systems

Food Safety

BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards)

  • Food manufacturing consumer protection
  • Supply chain integrity
  • Quality assurance compliance

Financial Services

Multiple regulatory requirements supported:

  • FCA whistleblowing rules
  • Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
  • SOX for publicly traded companies
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) reporting
  • Fraud detection channels

Compliance Benefits & Risk Reduction

Regulatory compliance reduces exposure to:

  • Fines and penalties – Non-compliance fines eliminated
    • GDPR: Up to €20 million or 4% global turnover
    • German WPA: Up to €500,000 for retaliation
    • SOX: Criminal penalties and imprisonment
    • UK PIDA: Uncapped tribunal awards
  • Litigation costs – Defensible processes reduce legal challenges
  • Reputational damage – Demonstrated compliance protects brand
  • Director liability – CEO/CFO personal protection

Audit Friction Reduction

Streamlined audit processes through:

  • Centralised compliance documentation – Single platform for all regulations
  • Attestation letters – ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus
  • Compliance matrices – Jurisdiction-specific requirement mapping
  • Audit trail – Complete time-stamped records
  • Security reports – Penetration testing and security audit results available
  • Rapid response – Experienced compliance team supports audits

Multi-Jurisdictional Operations

Simplified compliance for international businesses:

  • 150+ country coverage – Single provider for global operations
  • Local requirement expertise – Jurisdiction-specific guidance
  • Consistent standards – Uniform service quality worldwide
  • Language support – 175+ languages eliminate barriers
  • Cultural adaptation – Regional expertise ensures effectiveness

Compliance Implementation Support

Regulatory Guidance

Expert compliance assistance:

  • Legislation monitoring – Staying current with regulatory changes
  • Implementation planning – Phased compliance roll-out
  • Policy development – Whistleblowing policy creation and review
  • Training programmes – Employee and manager compliance training
  • Gap analysis – Identifying compliance deficiencies

Audit & Assessment Services

Comprehensive compliance evaluation:

  • Whistleblowing health checks – Gap analysis of existing processes
  • Audit services – Independent compliance assessments
  • Recommendation reports – Improvement implementation guidance
  • Ongoing monitoring – Continuous compliance verification

Documentation & Reporting

Complete compliance records:

  • Case management system – All reports logged and tracked
  • Compliance reporting – Regulatory requirement fulfilment documentation
  • Audit trails – Immutable records of all actions
  • Attestation letters – Certification compliance confirmation
  • Jurisdiction matrices – Specific requirement mapping

Compliance Coverage Summary

RegionKey RegulationsCoverage
European UnionEU Whistleblowing Directive, GDPR, MARAll 27 member states + UK
United KingdomPIDA, Worker Protection Act, ECCTA, MAR, FCAComplete UK compliance
United StatesSOX, Dodd-FrankFull federal compliance
GermanyWPA, DGCK, GDPRComprehensive German coverage
FranceLOI n° 2022-401, Sapin IIComplete French compliance
ItalyLegislative Decree 24/2023Full Italian alignment
SpainLaw 2/2023Complete Spanish compliance
Asia-PacificAustralia PID, NZ Act 2022, Japan WPA, Singapore PCA12+ countries covered
AmericasCanada PSDPA, Mexico GLAR, Brazil Clean Company Act8+ countries covered
Africa/MESouth Africa PDA, regional legislationMulti-country expertise
Industry-SpecificEASA, BRCGS, FCA, aviation, food safetySector-specific compliance

ISO & Security Standards Summary

StandardScopeBenefit
ISO 27001Information security managementDemonstrates security controls
SOC 2Service organisation controlsIndependent audit validation
Cyber Essentials PlusUK cybersecurity certificationGovernment-recognised security
GDPREU/UK data protectionLegal defensibility and trust

Why Compliance Coverage Matters

Regulatory Complexity Simplified

Modern organisations face:

  • 40+ different whistleblowing regulations globally
  • Jurisdiction-specific requirements varying by country
  • Industry-specific compliance obligations
  • Constantly evolving legislation

Safecall provides:

  • Single platform for all regulatory requirements
  • Expert guidance on multi-jurisdictional compliance
  • Automatic updates as legislation changes
  • 25+ years regulatory experience

Audit Confidence

Compliance coverage ensures:

  • Reduced audit preparation time – Documentation readily available
  • Lower audit costs – Efficient compliance verification
  • Positive audit outcomes – Proven regulatory alignment
  • Stakeholder confidence – Demonstrated compliance commitment

Strong compliance position provides:

  • Regulatory defence – Evidence of good faith compliance
  • Reduced liability – Protection against non-compliance claims
  • Tribunal protection – Defensible whistleblower handling
  • Reputational safeguarding – Public demonstration of ethical commitment

Getting Started with Compliance Coverage

Safecall’s compliance coverage and standards alignment is included as standard:

  • 40+ international regulations supported – No additional cost
  • 3 major certifications maintained – ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus
  • Expert compliance team – Available for guidance and support
  • Regular regulatory updates – Staying current with legislative changes
  • Comprehensive documentation – Audit-ready compliance records

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