Whistleblower Law Explained: Practical Compliance & Future Challenges (H1016)
This Whistleblower Law Course provides a comprehensive guide to the 2022 Cyprus Law, aligning with EU Directive 2022/1937. It teaches directors and compliance professionals how to establish mandated internal reporting channels, prevent retaliation against employees, and ensure legal compliance. Participants gain practical skills to foster a transparent and protected whistleblowing environment.
Table of Contents
- About the Course
- Who Should Attend
- Whistleblower Law Course: Key Learning Objectives
- Whistleblower Law Course Curriculum
- Meet the Trainer
- FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
- Other Upcoming Courses
- Fees & Registration Details
- Registration Form
About the Course
The Whistleblower Law course offers a comprehensive overview of the 2022 Cyprus Law on the Protection of Persons Reporting Breaches of Union and National Law, aligned with the EU Directive 2019/1937. This law introduces a binding framework that protects individuals from dismissal, retaliation, and other forms of unfair treatment when they report misconduct in the public interest.
Through this financial regulation training, business owners, directors, and decision-makers will learn how to align their internal policies with the new legal obligations. The seminar covers the scope of the law, protected disclosures, penalties for retaliation, and how organisations must structure their internal and external reporting channels.
Real-life case studies and practical workshops support a hands-on approach, enabling participants to develop effective compliance procedures and respond appropriately to whistleblower reports. By the end of the program, participants will not only understand their legal duties but will also be prepared to foster a whistleblowing-friendly environment within their organisation.
Who Should Attend
This course on Whistleblower Law is ideal for:
- Business owners and managing directors
- Executives across all departments (Legal, HR, Operations)
- Compliance and risk management professionals
- Public and private sector organisations of any size or industry
- Professionals responsible for internal reporting structures
Whistleblower Law Course: Key Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the program on Whistleblower Law, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Law.
- Interpret the application of the law in real-life scenarios.
- Explain the mechanisms through which the law is enforced.
- Present the main provisions that must be communicated to all members of the organisation.
- Set up internal reporting channels and procedures for whistleblower disclosures.
- Apply the provisions of the law when a violation is reported.
- Handle whistleblower information with confidentiality.
- Encourage the reporting of violations in line with legal protections.
- Adopt the required organisational measures for proper law implementation.
Whistleblower Law Course Curriculum
This live online course on Whistleblowing Law is divided into 5 modules:
Module 1| Introduction and Historical Background
- Welcome and introductions
- Icebreaker activity
- Learning contract
- Etymology of the term “whistleblowing”
- Whistleblowing and myth
- Historical overview: The UN Convention against Corruption and the function of GRECO (Group of States against Corruption)
Module 2| Overview of the National Law and Key Definitions;
- What Violations Are Covered
- The rationale for the enactment of the “Law on the Protection of Persons Reporting Breaches of Union and National Law of 2022”
- Explanation of EU Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council (dated 23 October 2019) on the protection of whistleblowers
- Interpretation and clarification of key legal terms
- The concept of public interest
- The distinction between public and private interest
- Detailed explanation of the violations covered by the law
Module 3| Who Is Protected and How to Report a Breach
- Detailed review of individuals covered by the law’s protections
- Internal reporting and monitoring measures
- External reporting and oversight
- Public disclosure mechanisms
Module 4| Protection Measures and Applicable Penalties
- Prohibition of retaliation and scope of application
- Protection of whistleblowers
- Penalties and sanctions as outlined by the law
Module 5| Case Studies Based on the 2022 Whistleblower Law
- Case study analysis on law application
- Recap of key concepts
- Summary and conclusions
- Course evaluation
*This training program is designed to support continuing professional development (CPD). Experts are encouraged to verify with their professional body or regulatory authority whether the training meets their individual or institutional CPD requirements
Meet the Trainer
Fees & Registration Details
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
The EU-aligned Whistleblower Protection Law (Law 6(I)/2022) was enacted on February 4, 2022, when it was published in the Official Gazette.
The Cyprus Whistleblower Law, aligned with EU Directive 2019/1937, and EU Directive 2022/1937 protects individuals who report breaches of Union and national law. It mandates procedures for internal and external reporting and prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers.
The law protects employees, contractors, suppliers, and third parties who report wrongdoing in good faith. It ensures confidentiality and shields them from dismissal, demotion, or any form of discrimination.
Organisations must establish internal reporting channels, follow clear procedures for handling disclosures, protect the identity of whistleblowers, and avoid any retaliatory measures. Non-compliance can lead to legal and financial penalties.
This seminar is designed for business owners, managers, HR and compliance professionals, and anyone involved in organisational governance or legal risk management.
