Fighting corporate fraud: Identification and prevention
The fight against corporate fraud involves both identifying and preventing fraudulent practices within an organization. Here are some specific strategies for both areas, to get you thinking, analyzing the feasibility of possible implementation in your organization, and taking action with…
Whistleblowing law: Protecting and empowering employees
Interest in the whistleblowing law and its application in Portugal has been growing and more and more companies have implemented the necessary processes and/or are aware of the requirements, added value and what to do to comply with it –…
The Importance of Corporate Integrity: The path to success
In the business world, corporate integrity is a key factor for the long-term success of companies. More than just a slogan, corporate integrity is a fundamental principle that guides the practices and decisions of organizations. In this article, we will…
Corporate Compliance: Case Studies Reveal Its Impact on Businesses
Compliance is a crucial element for the efficient and sustainable operation of any organization. Adopting appropriate compliance measures not only ensures that companies are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, but also has a significant impact regarding financial health,…
Fraud Prevention: 5 best practices for corporate compliance
Fraud is a significant threat to businesses and can cause significant financial and reputational damage. To avoid these problems, it is critical that organizations implement effective compliance practices. This article presents the five compliance best practices that companies should adopt…
Anonymous Whistleblowing Reporting: Promoting Compliance and Business Ethics
Compliance and ethics are essential to the smooth functioning of an organization in the business world. However, it is not always easy to detect and address inappropriate behavior or internal inconsistencies. Anonymous whistleblowing has proven to be a powerful tool…
European Directive on whistleblowers protection: Know the rules and the implications for businesses
In 2019, the European Union passed a landmark piece of legislation called the Whistleblower Protection Directive, which aims to ensure high levels of safety for people who report violations of law within EU jurisdiction that harm the interests of the…
Building a Competitive Advantage: The Strategic Benefits of Whistleblower Software for Financial Institutions
In today’s business landscape, compliance and risk management are key elements to the success of financial institutions. Maintaining operational integrity, protecting reputation and ensuring customer confidence are constant challenges in this highly regulated industry. One tool that can make all…
OpenAI Announces Cybersecurity Grant Program: Strengthening Digital Defense
In the ever-evolving digital world, cybersecurity is an increasingly pressing concern. With increasing digital threats and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals, it is essential to seek innovative solutions to strengthen digital defense. In this context, OpenAI, a reputable artificial intelligence…
Promise of a ‘pedagogical’ approach and organizational reform is made by the new president of the CNPD
The National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) recently welcomed a new president, Paula Meira Lourenço, who brought with her a vision of change and the promise of a more pedagogical approach to business and internal reform. These changes aim to…
Ensuring employee data integrity: Best practices
Protecting the integrity of employee data is a key concern for today’s organizations. With the enormous amount of personal information stored and processed, it is crucial to adopt effective security measures to preserve the privacy and confidentiality of this sensitive…
The role of whistleblower software in compliance: how the system can help meet the obligations of the law and improve the whistleblowing process
Whistleblower protection should be an area of concern for all employers. The most influential public and private companies are currently investing in the efficient implementation of whistleblower channels and encouraging the use of these channels by employees. Increasingly, entities…
The impact of Law 93/2021 on whistleblowing
Law 93/2021 establishes the general whistleblower protection regime. Although it sounds, by description, like something negative for a company, the truth is that it may not only be an advantage but also an opportunity to avoid major losses and deal…
External whistleblowing and how to deal with it: a guide for whistleblowing teams
In the previous article we talked about the obligation of entities that under Law No. 93/2021 of December 20 are required to adopt whistleblowing channels and institution of the rules that internal whistleblowing must comply with. As mentioned in this…
Internal whistleblowing and how to handle it : a guide for management teams and investigators.
Internal whistleblowing is an increasingly important topic in companies. Whether for ethical or legal reasons, it is essential that management teams know how to handle reports and conduct investigations properly and efficiently. This article aims to provide a guide for…
Anonymous reporting and its importance
Anonymous whistleblowing is an important tool in the fight against corruption and to protect the rights of collaborators, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders (although in this article we focus only on collaborators). It is a process by which people can…
Internal reporting channel and why companies need one!
The importance of internal reporting channels: legal obligations and benefits for the organization. In today’s business world, companies face many challenges, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and maintaining ethical standards. One of the ways in which companies can address these…
How an anonymous reporting system works
Guide to understanding the whistleblowing process without fear of reprisals. Introduction Reporting illegal or immoral behavior or activities is important for the safety of society. However, people are often afraid of reprisals if identified. That’s where the anonymous reporting system…
Illicit practices. How to combat it inside your company?
In order to maintain company integrity and reputation, it is important for companies to take steps to prevent and combat illicit practices in their work environment. Here are some tips to help keep your entity out of legal and ethical…
The importance of having a report channel
A whistleblowing channel is important because it allows people to confidentially or anonymously report problems or misconduct that they have witnessed or of which they are victims. This can include misconduct, corruption, abuse of power, discrimination, among others. In addition,…
Fighting corruption: How a whistleblowing channel can be useful
A whistleblower channel is a valuable tool in fighting corruption, as it allows citizens and employees to report illegal activities anonymously and securely. This can help identify and combat corruption that may be occurring within an organization or even a…
Reports submitted through internal or external reporting channels, or publicly disclosed? What does the RGPDI include?
Did you know that… The new General Whistleblower Protection Regime predicts that reports will be submitted through internal or external whistleblowing channels, or made public? The creation of internal reporting channels is mandatory for private and public sector entities employing…
What are the obligations of an entity following an internal report?
Did you know that The entity receiving an internal report is obliged to notify, within a maximum of 7 days, the receipt to the reporting person, as well as provide him/her with complete and accurate information as to the possibility…
General Regime for the Protection of Whistleblowers
Did you know that… The new General Rules on Whistleblower Protection and Corruption Prevention have been in force since June 2022 and implement the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2020-2024. There are now new rights for whistleblowers as well as new obligations…
Who is a whistleblower?
Under the new General Whistleblower Protection Scheme, any person who reports via an internal or external channel a breach or discloses it publicly, based on information obtained in a current or previous professional relationship, or during any pre-contractual negotiation phase,…
iBlow featured in ExKlusiva Magazine
Is your organization prepared for the 93/2021 Act? To better understand what changes this law brings, we talked to Constantino Ferreira, from the iBlow.eu team. In your opinion, is this a safer way to protect the reputation of the company…
New normative for the prevention of corruption
Scope of the new national strategy against corruption. There is a new reality in the fight against corruption in the European Union and Portugal as a member is not left out. On the contrary, it was one of the first…