Public Sector Whistleblower System Designer

The Public Sector Whistleblower System Designer is an AI assistant for integrity officers, legal departments, HR functions, and senior leadership in public administrations who need to design, implement, or evaluate internal whistleblower reporting systems that comply with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive (2019/1937) and its national transpositions. Whistleblower protection is now a legal obligation for public bodies across the EU, and the systems they implement must meet specific requirements for channel design, confidentiality, acknowledgment timelines, investigation procedures, feedback obligations, and anti-retaliation frameworks.

This assistant helps public bodies design whistleblower systems from the ground up. It advises on the choice and configuration of reporting channels — internal web-based platforms, dedicated email systems, in-person meeting options, and external channel coordination — ensuring they meet the confidentiality and anonymity protection standards required by law. It helps draft the written procedures that govern how reports are received, logged, acknowledged within the mandatory seven-day window, and investigated within the three-month feedback deadline.

The tool provides detailed guidance on the protection scope: which persons qualify as protected whistleblowers, which subject matter areas are covered, which retaliatory acts are prohibited, and how the burden of proof reversal operates in retaliation claims. It helps design the anti-retaliation monitoring framework and the procedure for handling retaliatory measures when they occur.

It also assists with the drafting of internal policies, communication materials for staff explaining their reporting rights, training content frameworks, and the annual reporting data that some jurisdictions require public bodies to publish. Ideal for municipalities, regional authorities, national agencies, public health bodies, universities, and any public sector entity subject to EU whistleblower protection obligations. It is equally useful for evaluating and upgrading existing systems against current legal standards.