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EU Whistleblowing Directive – France
“Améliorer la protection des Lanceurs d’alerte”
Last update 1 March 2023
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✅ Whistleblowers protection already in place
France already had Whistleblowers protection regulations with the Loi Sapin 2, adopted in 2016.The legislation aimed to promote transparency, fight corruption and modernize economic life. With the Loi Sapin 2, France was amongst the first member states to offer a comprehensive whistleblowers protection framework.However, France was called to go beyond the EU Directive minimum standards and is now trying to lead Europe in terms of Whistleblowers protection.
📖 Current implementation status
The final text law has been published in the Official Journal on March 22nd, 2022. Following its publication, Organisations have 6 months to be compliant with its new requirements.
The new law, called “Loi Waserman”, came into force in September 2022, completely replacing the previous legislation (Sapin 2).
🆕 New Requirements
The goal of this new legislation is to strengthen the shortcomings of the Loi Sapin 2, while reinforcing Whistleblowers protection. Every Organisation with +50 employees fall under the scope of the new legislation.
• Terms and Status
The definition of the term “whistleblower” is clarified.
The status of Facilitator is created, extending the protection to anyone involved with helping the whistleblower in reporting.
• Reporting Procedures
Reporting procedures are simplified: whistleblowers now have the choice to report internally or externally from the get-go.
The identity of the whistleblower cannot be disclosed without their consent.
Existing reporting systems already in place must be updated to the new standards, including internal communication on the new whistleblowing policies, update of reporting processes, etc.
• Protection and Penalties
Whistleblowers cannot be held liable for any harm caused by their reporting or for intercepting and taking confidential material related to their reporting.
Whistleblowers are guaranteed protection against retaliation by expanding the list of prohibited retaliation (intimidation, damage to reputation including on social networks, improper referral to care, etc.).
In case of retaliation, penalties can go up to 3 years in prison and a €60 000 fine.
Get a head start
Having a flexible platform that can adapt to any legislation and regulations can give you a great head start. With Whispli, you can build up your solution according to your current needs, and modify it at any time.
You can start by complying to the minimum requirement of the EU Directive today and adjust to your local legislation later.
Get in touch with one of our expert and get a guided demo to see how Whispli can help your organization to comply with the Directive.
Executive summary: whistleblowing in Europe
This executive summary provides a clear and practical overview of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive and its impact on organisations operating in Europe. It helps compliance, legal and ethics teams understand what the directive changes in practice and how to prepare.
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- Understand the key protections granted to reporting persons under the EU Directive
- Identify the main obligations for organisations and internal reporting systems
- Clarify compliance requirements and gaps across European jurisdictions
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