Article 1 | Whistleblower Directive | Directive 2019/1937

Updated 04/02/2025

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Article 1 - Directive 2019/1937 (Whistleblower Directive)

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Purpose

The purpose of this Directive is to enhance the enforcement of Union law and policies in specific areas by laying down common minimum standards providing for a high level of protection of persons reporting breaches of Union law.

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CHAPTER I - SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR PROTECTION (Article 1-6)Article 1 - Purpose Article 2 - Material scope Article 3 - Relationship with other Union acts and national provisions Article 4 - Personal scope Article 5 - Definitions Article 6 - Conditions for protection of reporting persons

CHAPTER II - INTERNAL REPORTING AND FOLLOW-UP (Article 7-9)

CHAPTER III - EXTERNAL REPORTING AND FOLLOW-UP (Article 10-14)

CHAPTER IV - PUBLIC DISCLOSURES (Article 15)

CHAPTER V - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REPORTING (Article 16-18)

CHAPTER VI - PROTECTION MEASURES (Article 19-24)

CHAPTER VII - FINAL PROVISIONS (Article 25-29)

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