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Whistleblower Protection Act · self-check

Do you need an internal reporting office?

At most seven questions, two minutes: the check shows whether the German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) probably applies to you, which duties follow and where your reporting channel has gaps today.

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The HinSchG check

Pick one answer per question. You see the result right away, with the legal reference for every point.

Question 01 of 7

How many people does your company usually employ in Germany?

Count every employee, including part-time staff, trainees and persons similar to employees (Section 3 (8) HinSchG).

Is your company a supervised financial services or insurance company?

For example a credit or securities institution, an asset management company, an insurer, a stock exchange operator or a data reporting service.

Is your company part of a group of companies?
How can employees report a violation today?
Do you acknowledge every report within seven days and give feedback within three months?
Do you document every report confidentially and delete the records on time?
Can whistleblowers report anonymously and stay in anonymous contact with you?

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The duties that then apply

An assessment based on your answers, not legal advice. For a binding assessment, please consult your legal counsel.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Under Section 12 of the German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG), from usually 50 employees. Companies with 250 or more employees have been obliged since 2 July 2023, companies with 50 to 249 employees since 17 December 2023. Supervised financial services and insurance companies are obliged regardless of their size.

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Companies with 50 to 249 employees may run a joint reporting office under Section 14 (2) HinSchG. Within a group, a central reporting office can act as a commissioned third party; each company remains responsible.