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Welcome to the website of the Dutch Whistleblowers Authority. We provide advice and support for persons who want to report a possible wrongdoing within the context of their work-related activities. We also conduct investigations into wrongdoings within organizations or into reprisals against reporting persons. Finally, we also provide know-how for organizations on how to improve their internal integrity policy. Our services are confidential, independent, and free of charge.

Whistleblower Protection Act

The Dutch Whistleblower Protection Act became effective on 18 February 2023 and replaced the previous Whistleblowers Authority Act (2016), which underlies the establishment of the Dutch Whistleblowers Authority. The Act requires organizations within the Netherlands with more than fifty employees to put in place an internal reporting procedure. In accordance with Chapter II the European Whistleblower Directive this is also required or certain organizations with less than 50 employees. The Act also prohibits reprisals against reporting persons. An English version of the Act can be found below.

Advice for employees

Any person who has a current, post or future contract ((ex-)employee, self-employed, volunteer or unpaid trainees), (persons who working under the supervision and direction of) contractors, subcontractors and suppliers,  facilitators and third persons who are connected with the reporting persons who suspects a possible wrongdoing in the context of their work-related activities can get confidential advice from the Advice department of the Dutch Whistleblowers Authority. The wrongdoing must be based on reasonable grounds. If these conditions meet your personal situation, please contact us via: contact@huisvoorklokkenluiders.nl 

Investigation into wrongdoings or the reprisals against reporting persons

If a person qualifies as a reporting person according to Dutch law, the Whistleblower Authority can conduct an investigation into the reported wrongdoing or into the possible reprisals against the reporting person.

Prevention of wrongdoings

The Whistleblower Authority provides know-how in order to stimulate and improve integrity within organizations by conducting research, developing practical tools and knowledge sharing. For more information, please contact our Prevention department via: contact@huisvoorklokkenluiders.nl 

European network on integrity and whistleblowing

On a European level we cooperate with like-minded organizations in other EU member states via the Network of European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA). Within this network we exchange practical know-how and cooperate on the improvement of the position of reporting persons.

See the press release about this network.

Publications in English

See publications in English below.

Publications