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Board oversight and the all reasonable steps duty: why compliance is the floor, not the ceiling
Read full story: Board oversight and the all reasonable steps duty: why compliance is the floor, not the ceilingThere is a version of this conversation that most organisations are having. It goes something like this: October 2026 is coming; we need to demonstrate we are taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in our organisations. Let us make sure our training is in place, our reporting channels are working, and our investigation…
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What Are the Data Privacy Implications of Whistleblowing Software?
Implementing whistleblowing software introduces a distinct set of data privacy implications and challenges that compliance officers must address before a single report is received. Unlike most workplace systems, whistleblowing platforms process data that is simultaneously highly sensitive, involves multiple parties with competing rights, and may contain special category information – all under intense regulatory scrutiny.…
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How Do Digital Whistleblowing Systems Support GDPR Compliance?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR impose strict obligations on how this data is collected, stored, accessed and eventually deleted. When an employee reports suspected fraud, harassment or regulatory breaches, the personal data involved is among the most sensitive an organisation will process. Names, allegations, witness details and sometimes health or financial…
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Whistleblowing Data Privacy and GDPR: A Compliance Guide for Organisations
Whistleblowing programmes generate some of the most sensitive personal data an organisation will ever handle. Reports may contain names of alleged wrongdoers, details of witnesses, health information, financial records and evidence of criminal conduct. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR, every stage of that data’s lifecycle – collection, storage, investigation…
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What are the benefits of ISO-compliant whistleblowing systems?
Organisations implementing whistleblowing management systems aligned with ISO 37002:2021 guidance gain advantages extending beyond regulatory compliance. Whilst the standard is voluntary – unlike mandatory frameworks such as the EU Whistleblowing Directive – adoption demonstrates commitment to ethical governance, provides competitive advantage in stakeholder relationships, and delivers practical benefits through early wrongdoing detection, improved organisational culture,…
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ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Standards
ISO 37002:2021, published in July 2021, provides international guidelines for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving whistleblowing management systems. Developed by ISO Technical Committee 309 (Governance of Organizations), the ISO 37002:2021 standard offers comprehensive guidance helping organisations create effective whistleblowing arrangements based on three core principles: trust, impartiality, and protection. Unlike mandatory regulatory frameworks such as…
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Employment Rights Act: Are You Ready for the New Sexual Harassment Duty?
Watch Safecall’s on-demand webinar on what the new Employment Rights Act duty means for employers — and how to prepare for October 2026. From October 2026, employers will face a tougher legal standard when it comes to preventing sexual harassment at work. Under the new Employment Rights Act duty, organisations will need to do more…