{"id":8736,"date":"2021-11-22T14:24:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T13:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/"},"modified":"2023-04-12T13:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T11:58:55","slug":"how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"How is an ethical channel different from a whistleblower channel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Differences between ethical channel and whistleblowing channel: are they the same thing with different names?<\/p>\n<p>From a strict point of view: <strong>yes, but there are nuances<\/strong> that we explain below. Read on to learn how to tell them apart.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contenido del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#Whistleblowing_channel_or_ethical_channel\" >Whistleblowing channel or ethical channel?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#Until_now_the_term_%E2%80%98ethical_channel_was_generally_used_more_because_%E2%80%98whistleblowing_channel_had_negative_connotations\" >Until now, the term &#8216;ethical channel&#8217; was generally used more because &#8216;whistleblowing channel&#8217; had negative connotations.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#E-book_your_anonymous_whistleblowing_channel_as_required_by_law\" >E-book: your anonymous whistleblowing channel as required by law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#With_EU_Directive_20191937_the_term_whistleblowing_channel_is_popularized\" >With EU Directive 2019\/1937, the term whistleblowing channel is popularized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#Who_is_covered_by_EU_Directive_20191937\" >Who is covered by EU Directive 2019\/1937?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#Is_your_ethical_channel_public_or_internal_Theres_the_difference\" >Is your ethical channel public or internal? There&#8217;s the difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#If_youre_looking_for_an_ethical_channel_software_to_comply_with_EU_Directive_20191937_make_sure_its_a_publicly_accessible_and_anonymous_channel_like_Edorteams\" >If you&#8217;re looking for an ethical channel software to comply with EU Directive 2019\/1937, make sure it&#8217;s a publicly accessible and anonymous channel like Edorteam&#8217;s.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/how-is-an-ethical-channel-different-from-a-whistleblower-channel\/#Comply_with_EU_Directive_20191937_with_an_anonymous_Whistleblowing_Channel\" >Comply with EU Directive 2019\/1937 with an anonymous Whistleblowing Channel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whistleblowing_channel_or_ethical_channel\"><\/span>Whistleblowing channel or ethical channel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin with, the difference is only in the name. Its purpose, in both cases, is to be a <strong>confidential communication channel<\/strong> from which to report malpractices and infringements detected within the company. This channel is internal, i.e. the complaints are received by a member or department of the company itself, which undertakes to respect the anonymity of the complainant and to resolve the case internally. Therefore, it <strong>does not involve any authority or public entity<\/strong> as it would happen in the case of filing a complaint form.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, these communication channels were specific to companies with a Compliance Plan (also known as a Criminal Risk Prevention Plan). As part of Compliance, an <strong>internal communication channel<\/strong> is implemented to alert about bad practices and crimes committed during the business activity. As we have highlighted, this channel is internal, and is generally accessible from an employee portal or similar. As Compliance is a <strong>protocol of good practices aimed at the members of the company<\/strong>, so is its channel for reporting infringements.<\/p>\n<p>This communication channel has traditionally been called an ethical channel, <strong>although the name depends on each organisation<\/strong>. The term <em>whistleblowing channel<\/em>, has some meaning issues. For many companies has negative or deterrent connotations, and this is why the term ethical channel became popular.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Until_now_the_term_%E2%80%98ethical_channel_was_generally_used_more_because_%E2%80%98whistleblowing_channel_had_negative_connotations\"><\/span>Until now, the term &#8216;ethical channel&#8217; was generally used more because &#8216;whistleblowing channel&#8217; had negative connotations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#0073ce&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;800ms&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;5%&#8221; 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_EU_Directive_20191937_the_term_whistleblowing_channel_is_popularized\"><\/span>With EU Directive 2019\/1937, the term whistleblowing channel is popularized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the recent entry into force of EU Directive 2019\/1937, having such a communication channel becomes <strong>mandatory for all companies with more than 50 employees<\/strong> as of December 17, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>In this directive the term whistleblower channel is used, and from there it begins to <strong>gain popularity ahead of ethical channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But what we need to pay attention to and the only difference with the ethical channel we have known up to now is who is covered by the European directive:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"202\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_covered_by_EU_Directive_20191937\"><\/span>Who is covered by EU Directive 2019\/1937?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"463\">\n<ul>\n<li>Employees, former employees and self-employed workers.<\/li>\n<li>Interns and volunteers, whether paid or unpaid.<\/li>\n<li>Suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.<\/li>\n<li>Shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals involved in recruitment processes.<\/li>\n<li>Relatives and colleagues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/edorteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dia-internacional-mujer-2021.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;whistleblowing channel software &#8221; title_text=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;title_text&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_your_ethical_channel_public_or_internal_Theres_the_difference\"><\/span>Is your ethical channel public or internal? There&#8217;s the difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mandatory communication channel referred to in the European directive must be <strong>a publicly accessible tool<\/strong>, available to any person who is minimally related to the company, even if they are not part of it.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, if your company has an <strong>internal whistleblowing channel<\/strong> for your employees, whatever you call it, it does not comply with the new regulations and must be adapted so that it is accessible to the public (as long as your company is obliged by the directive). Here we explain<a href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/software-canal-de-denuncias-obligatorio-anonimo\/#obligatorio\">for which companies is mandatory.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, it is highly recommended that your channel gives the option to <strong>be 100% anonymous<\/strong>. This means that the complainant can track their complaint using a tracking code, thus avoiding providing any contact details. In our <a href=\"https:\/\/edorteam.com\/en\/online-whistleblowing-channel-and-data-security-pay-attention-to-gdpr\/\">previous post<\/a>we explained why.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_looking_for_an_ethical_channel_software_to_comply_with_EU_Directive_20191937_make_sure_its_a_publicly_accessible_and_anonymous_channel_like_Edorteams\"><\/span>If you&#8217;re looking for an ethical channel software to comply with EU Directive 2019\/1937, make sure it&#8217;s a publicly accessible and anonymous channel like Edorteam&#8217;s.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#0073ce&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; 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