Compliance
Frequently asked questions about the whistleblowing system
Which reports can be directed to the ombudsman?
The Whistleblower Protection Act stipulates which matters can be reported to the ombudsman (simplified representation):
- public procurement,
- Financial services, financial products and financial markets as well as prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing,
- product safety and compliance,
- road safety,
- Environmental Protection,
- Radiation protection and nuclear safety,
- Food and feed safety, animal health and welfare,
- public health,
- consumer protection,
- protection of privacy and personal data and security of network and information systems,
- Prevention and punishment of criminal offenses (bribery, abuse of office, etc),
- Violations against the financial interests of the Union,
- smuggling,
- Tax fraud and cross-border VAT fraud,
- Subsidy Abuse.
