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Confidentiality and Anonymity in The German Whistleblower Protection Act
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The enactment of The German Whistleblower Protection Act (GWPA) on 12 May 2023 marked a significant milestone in promoting transparency and accountability in the corporate sector. This law aimed to provide legal safeguards for individuals who expose wrongdoing within organizations.
The GWPA, also known as the “HinSchG,” mandates several requirements on organizations regarding confidentiality and anonymity in whistleblowing cases. This law not only encourages employees to report violations but also ensures the safety of the whistleblower from retaliatory actions
To understand the importance of whistleblower protection, it is essential to discuss the two fundamental elements of the whistleblowing reporting system: confidentiality and anonymity.
AstraZeneca Inaugurates New Environmentally Friendly Headquarters in Jakarta
AstraZeneca, a leading innovative pharmaceutical company in the field of health and sustainability, recently proudly announced the inauguration of its new environmentally friendly Headquarters in Jakarta. This important milestone is a significant step towards AstraZeneca's Zero Carbon Ambition in Indonesia, a firm commitment to reducing the company's carbon emissions in the healthcare sector while maintaining a healthier planet for all.
According to President Director of AstraZeneca Indonesia, Se Whan Chon, the inauguration of the new office today marks one of AstraZeneca's concrete steps in reducing our carbon footprint as a manifestation of our commitment to support the government in achieving the target of a 41% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 as stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 98 of 2021.