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EU Whistleblower and Secure Cryptography
The EU Whistleblower Directive requires organisations with 50 or more employees to establish secure internal reporting channels. The technical implementation must guarantee the anonymity of the reporter through encryption.
Core Concept
Protection from retaliation for individuals reporting breaches of Union law. The confidentiality of identity is paramount and must be ensured through technical and organisational measures (TOMs).
Relevance
- Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Implementation of reporting systems in which not even the provider has access to the identity of the reporter.
- End-to-End Encryption: Use of standards such as PGP or AES-256 to secure communications.
- Audit Trail: Documentation of processing steps without compromising anonymity.