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Whistleblowing

A new mandatory Whistleblower Act enters into force on 17 December 2021. The Act which is an implementation of EU’s so-called Whistleblower Directive means, among other, that companies with at least 50 employees are obligated to establish an internal reporting channel for whistleblowers to enable identification of potential irregularities. As part of MAQS commitment to sustainable business and to facilitate and accelerate the business community’s implementation of necessary processes and structures, MAQS can now, together with industry-leading Whistleblower Software offer a customized ”one-stop shop” for companies in need of a cost effective and quality-assured whistleblower system. The system is specially designed to meet legal requirements according to both whistleblower regulation and data protection regulations and provides maximum security with customer-unique flexibility.
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Our offer includes everything from a well-established technical solution for reporting, system operation and maintenance to the implementation of whistleblower systems and case management.  Case management includes, among other, assessment of received reports, feedback with recommendations on measures and final handling of cases – all through secure communication channels. When implementing, we place special emphasis on creating a customised total solution according to your specific needs and ensure that the organisation understands how the system works.

Our offer

  • System for complete compliance of the Whistleblower Act and GDPR where we also help you to produce suitable information and other documentation for the user
  • Customised whistleblower policy and business process for administration of the system. We jointly decide what the system should look like for your particular business
  • Customised personal data processor agreement and data transfer agreement between you, WBS and us (depending on the model chosen)
  • Integration of a user-friendly digital platform to receive reports in over 70 different languages. Our platform is ISAE3000 compatible and applies end-to-end encryption in accordance with Schrems II
  • Screening of current reports. We maintain contact with Whistleblowers and ensure a smooth and efficient follow-up of reports. We utilise our extensive experience of handling whistleblower cases and carry out investigations where needed
  • Transparent cost model with fixed pricing levels based on the needs and ambitions of your organization

Read more about our trusted partner Whistleblower Software or contact us if you want to know more about the pending legislation and how we together can simplify your company’s handling of whistleblowing.

Contacts

Mikael Åström

Advokat/Partner

Mikael Åström

Advokat/Partner

Göteborg

+46 768 66 15 20

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Marie Marklund

Advokat/Partner

Marie Marklund

Advokat/Partner

Malmö

+46 708 75 63 76

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