Whistleblowing
Internal Whistleblowing System
Who can report?
Anyone who becomes aware of a violation in connection with their work or other similar activity. Persons under Section 2(3)(c) to (g) and (j) are excluded from reporting.
What to report?
A violation or threatened violation under the applicable and effective legislation.
How to notify?
By a communication channel ensuring the confidentiality of the information provided, the protection of the notifier and the person notified and their personal data. Anonymous notifications will not be notifications under the Act and the procedures set out in the Act will not apply to their treatment.
What is and what is the purpose of whistleblower protection?
In 2019, Directive EU)2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of whistleblowers was adopted at the European Union level. Under this legislation, effective and comprehensive protection of whistleblowers (whistleblowers), i.e. persons who report work-related wrongdoing, is an essential element of the fight against corruption and part of a functioning rule of law. Whistleblowers not only save public and private money, but can also help protect public health, save lives, help prevent environmental disasters, etc. Individual Member States have adopted transposition laws in relation to the Directive, in the Czech Republic this is Act No 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers.
Protection of persons and personal data
The protection of personal data as well as the protection of the notifier and the notified person is governed by the applicable legislation and internal regulations. In the case of the use of whistleblowing, the whistleblower has the right to confidentiality and other protection. The whistleblower must be identified.
How the notification will be handled?
Depending on the content of the notification, the designated person shall take appropriate action and inform the whistleblower of the outcome of each notification, if possible. Feedback on the outcome of the notification shall be provided to the notifier within a reasonable period of time to evaluate its content and take appropriate action.
Communication channels (how to report breaches)
Use one of the following channels to make a notification, but primarily use www.oznam.to.
Competent Person:
Monika Perglová
E-mail: monika.perglova@casua.cz
Phone: + 420 734 829 011
Electronically at the following addresses:
PIN: H3R4
In writing to:
Whistleblowing CASUA, spol. s r.o.
Křižíkova 682/34a
186 00 Praha
