Ο ρόλος των πληροφοριοδοτών για την πάταξη της διαφθοράς είναι σημαντικός. Όμως τα κράτη που θέλουν να προωθήσουν μέτρα για την πάταξη της πρέπει να προστατεύσουν τους πληροφοριοδότες ώστε να τους ενθαρρύνουν να αναφέρουν θέματα διαφθοράς.

Ήδη έχουν προωθηθεί νόμοι αλλά ακόμα χρειάζονται να γίνουν περισσότερα. Η Μέρα των πληροφοριοδοτών που γιορτάζεται στις 23 Ιουνίου είναι ένα ακόμα μέτρο για την ευαισθητοποίηση των πολιτών.

València, 23 june 2025 – Today, June 23, is the World Day of the Corruption Whistleblower. The civic value of the day lies in the collective importance of defending those who denounce irregularities and contribute to the defence of the general interest. Whistleblowers, whistleblowers or informants often face situations of harassment at work and social that, in many cases, also have an impact on their personal and family life. And until recently, they did not have public mechanisms for advice, support and preventive protection.

The Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency (AVAF) was the first public institution in Spain to have a specific legal mandate in 2016 for the protection of whistleblowers of fraud and corruption. Even before Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law was approved.

In addition, since 30 May, the Agency has been the independent whistleblower protection authority of the Valencian Community and has the scope of application and functions provided for in Law 2/2003, of 20 February, regulating the protection of people who report regulatory breaches and the fight against corruption.

In its eight years of history, the AVAF has guaranteed the right to receive legal advice to any person who reports or denounces facts that may correspond to situations of corruption or fraud, regardless of whether they have been formally recognized as a protected person. In the exercise of this right, during 2024, the AVAF provided a total of 91 legal advice to whistleblowers.

In this regard, since 2016, the Agency has granted protection status to 35 natural persons and one legal person. In addition, in 2024, a further step has been taken in the comprehensive whistleblower protection system, becoming the first Spanish institution to offer psychological support to people protected by fraud and corruption alerts.

At the General Assembly on 12 and 13 June of the European Network of Independent Authorities for the Protection of Whistleblowers (NEIWA), the work of the AVAF in the protection of whistleblowers was recognised. The meeting also approved the Brussels Declaration, which reaffirms the principles of independence and cooperation shared by NEIWA members for the effective defence of whistleblowers and urges states to strengthen technical warning systems and guarantees for the protection of whistleblowers.

The full text of the statement can be consulted at the following link:
https://www.mediateurfederal.be/sites/default/files/2025-06/NEIWA-10th-General-Assembly-Brussels-Declaration-13.06.2025-final.pdf

World Whistleblower Day: A Moment to Reflect on the State of Whistleblowing in Italy

23 June 2025

World Whistleblower Day is celebrated today, June 23rd, representing a symbolic moment to reflect on the value of whistleblowing and the support we must ensure for those who report wrongdoing in the name of transparency and the public interest. It is a day to honor those who choose to speak up, as well as an opportunity to take stock of the progress made—especially in Italy—toward building a stronger and more encouraging system.

To mark the occasion, Transparency International Italy has published its Whistleblowing Report 2024, a key document for understanding the current state of whistleblowing in Italy and the regulatory and operational developments over the past year.

The annual report also highlights the organization’s work and its significant impact in making the whistleblowing system in Italy more efficient and in supporting whistleblowers throughout their journey.

The ALAC – Anti-Corruption Alert Service, managed by TI Italy to provide assistance to whistleblowers, continued its operations, receiving 15 reports over the course of the year. 2024 also saw the strengthening of the collaboration between ANAC (the National Anti-Corruption Authority) and Transparency International Italy, aimed at enhancing the quality of internal procedures and promoting best practices. It was an important step, but—as the report notes—it must be accompanied by stronger political and institutional commitment to make whistleblowing a truly protected and central tool in corruption prevention.

At the same time, the report notes increasing attention from the judiciary, with a significant number of rulings—civil, administrative, and criminal—that directly address the rights and protections of whistleblowers.

The report also presents data from the WhistleblowingIT project, carried out in collaboration with Whistleblowing Solutions Impresa Sociale. The year 2024 marked a period of consolidation following the adoption of the European transposition law, with continued significant growth in platform adoption across both the public and private sectors. By the end of 2024, a total of 5,730 organizations had joined the platform. Since December, over 200 new entities have joined, confirming the steady growth of participation in the project.

As an appendix to the WhistleblowingIT project section, a first monitoring effort was conducted and published, analyzing the application of whistleblowing regulations in a representative sample of 179 public administrations. Encouragingly, 84% of them had adopted a digital platform as a reporting channel. 44% did so through participation in the WhistleblowingIT project, while 27% opted for the GlobaLeaks software via other providers or self-installation. These figures are encouraging and validate the path taken and the usefulness of the project for the Italian public system.

In fact, the project is not just technological—it is also educational and organizational. Each participating entity receives not only a compliant and secure channel, but also tailored guidelines, operational support, and training. This integrated approach aims to transform whistleblowing from a legal obligation into a widespread culture, fostering the prevention of wrongdoing and protecting those who choose to report it.

The growing number of participants shows that more and more organizations—both public and private—recognize the value of a transparent, protected, and truly effective reporting channel.

On this day when we celebrate the role of whistleblowers in our society, WhistleblowingIT reminds us that, alongside legislation, we need effective tools and a shared journey to make whistleblowing a virtuous habit.