Public sector whistleblower protection laws in OECD countries

The purpose of whistleblower protection is to protect individuals from being exposed and retaliated against for disclosing misconduct. Despite the common aim of whistleblower protection systems, the disclosure processes in place in OECD countries vary. This chapter analyses the varying elements and protections that countries have put in place and how they apply throughout disclosure processes, including: the scope of coverage and subject matter reporting requirements channels of reporting fundamental safeguards, such as anonymity and confidentiality and the prospect of incentives.