Whistleblower Protection Laws Around the World

>Explore this section and become familiar with the regulations related to whistleblowing channels or any other aspects related to fraud or corruption prevention established in each country.

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Asia: Whistleblower Protection Laws

Across the vast and diverse Asian continent, legal safeguards have been erected to protect and shield those who challenge corruption and illegal activities. In this exploration of whistleblower protection regulations in Asia, discover how various nations have implemented measures in their legislative fabric to defend whistleblowers:

India

The Whistleblowers Protection Act, enacted in 2014, provides legal refuge for those who challenge corruption and misconduct in the government and public institutions.

South Korea

The Public Official Whistleblower Protection Act, adopted in 2011, paves the way for public employees who raise their voice against injustices and illegal activities in their workplaces. .

Japan

The Whistleblower Protection Act, established in 2006, reflects a commitment to integrity. Its provisions safeguard those who report legal violations in the workplace.

Taiwan

The Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, promulgated in 2010, acts as a shield for those who dare to expose corruption and other crimes.

Philippines

Both the public and private sectors have woven their own threads of protection. The Whistleblower Protection Act (Republic Act No. 6713 and Republic Act No. 10022) provides safeguards for truth defenders in both sectors.

Singapore

In modern Singapore, the Public Service (Disclosure of Wrongdoing) Act, instituted in 2019, provides legal sanctuary for those who report illegal acts and misconduct in the government sector.

Malaysia

Since 2010, the Whistleblower Protection Act has waved its legal shield, covering both the public and private sectors, reinforcing the commitment to reporting irregularities.

Indonesia

The Indonesian islands protect integrity through the Whistleblower Protection Law, enacted in 2006. This law seeks to provide justice for those who expose corruption and violations.