The Whistleblower Protection Act is here!
The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is finally here. On 12 May 2023, the Federal Council approved the draft law.
Whistleblower Protection Act – Why you should outsource the “internal reporting office
The forthcoming Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) provides that companies falling under the scope of the Act must establish an "internal reporting office".
Legally compliant use of Microsoft 365 – is that possible?
It is still unclear whether Microsoft 365 can be used in a legally secure manner. According to a report by the independent federal and state data protection supervisory authorities (DSK) from November 2022, Microsoft is currently unable to provide evidence that Microsoft 365 is operated in…
Cabinet adopts Whistleblower Protection Act
On 27 July 2022, the Federal Cabinet adopted the draft of the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) submitted by the Federal Minister of Justice. Thus, Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 will be implemented. The Act serves to protect persons who...
Advantages of an external data protection officer
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the strictest data protection laws in the world. Companies that violate the legal provisions risk fines of up to € 20 million or 4% of their annual global turnover.
BAFA sends first “Reminder” on the implementation of the Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (LkSG)
In July 2022, the President of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) sent out a first official reminder on the implementation of the Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (LkSG). The letter went to all companies based in Germany that generally employ at least 3,000 workers....
Implementation Guidance for the Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (LkSG)
On 17 August 2022, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) published a handout on the implementation of a risk analysis in accordance with the requirements of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). This is intended to support companies in implementing their due diligence…
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In our WhistleBlog series, we answer the most important FAQs on the topic of whistleblowing and whistleblower protection. Here companies can find everything they need to know about whistleblowing!
German Bundestag – Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) passed
On Friday, 16 December 2022, the German Bundestag passed the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG). Now the approval of the Bundesrat is still pending. The next session will take place on 10 February 2023. The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is therefore expected to come in Q1 2023.