# EthicsPortal.eu

> EthicsPortal.eu is a secure whistleblower reporting platform. Organizations manage compliance, receive anonymous reports, and protect whistleblowers under EU directive 2019/1937.

## Key details
- Target markets: EU member states (27 countries)
- Pricing: €49/month or €490/year. All features included.
- Hosted in Germany (EU) on Hetzner servers

## Pages
- [About EthicsPortal](https://ethicsportal.eu/about/): EthicsPortal is EU whistleblower compliance infrastructure — built in Europe, hosted in Germany, designed for Directive 2019/1937.
- [Accessibility statement](https://ethicsportal.eu/accessibility/): EthicsPortal's commitment to accessibility and conformance with EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
- [Contact](https://ethicsportal.eu/contact/): Contact the EthicsPortal team for questions about EU whistleblower compliance.
- [Data Processing Agreement](https://ethicsportal.eu/dpa/): GDPR Article 28 Data Processing Agreement for EthicsPortal customers. Covers scope, security measures, sub-processors, and international transfers.
- [EU Whistleblower Directive Compliance](https://ethicsportal.eu/compliance/): How EthicsPortal meets every requirement of EU Directive 2019/1937 and GDPR for whistleblower protection.
- [EU Whistleblower Directive Penalties by Country](https://ethicsportal.eu/penalties/): Fines and penalties for non-compliance with EU Directive 2019/1937 in every member state. Updated regularly with enforcement actions.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://ethicsportal.eu/faq/): Common questions about EthicsPortal — compliance, anonymity, data security, billing, and technical details.
- [How EthicsPortal works](https://ethicsportal.eu/product/): Deploy a compliant whistleblower reporting channel in minutes — portal configuration, case management, and audit exports included.
- [Incident register](https://ethicsportal.eu/incidents/): Public register of material incidents affecting personal data processed by EthicsPortal. Maintained in the spirit of Article 33 GDPR and as a matter of institutional transparency.
- [Methodology](https://ethicsportal.eu/methodology/): How EthicsPortal interprets the ambiguous provisions of EU Directive 2019/1937. A reference document for compliance officers, data protection officers, and legal counsel.
- [Pricing](https://ethicsportal.eu/pricing/): Simple, transparent pricing for EthicsPortal. One plan, everything included. No per-employee fees.
- [Privacy policy](https://ethicsportal.eu/privacy/): Privacy policy for EthicsPortal — how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
- [Procurement](https://ethicsportal.eu/procurement/): Public procurement and due-diligence information for EthicsPortal.
- [Refund policy](https://ethicsportal.eu/refunds/): Refund and cancellation policy for EthicsPortal subscriptions.
- [Security](https://ethicsportal.eu/security/): Technical security measures in EthicsPortal — encryption, anonymity, access control, audit logging, and infrastructure details for compliance review.
- [Service level agreement](https://ethicsportal.eu/sla/): Monthly availability target for EthicsPortal's reporter and operator portals, how it is measured, and what is excluded.
- [Subprocessors](https://ethicsportal.eu/subprocessors/): Third-party services that process personal data on behalf of EthicsPortal. Published per GDPR Article 28.
- [Terms of service](https://ethicsportal.eu/terms/): Terms of service for EthicsPortal — the secure whistleblower reporting platform for EU compliance.
- [Vendor information](https://ethicsportal.eu/vendor-information/): Contracting-party and procurement information for EthicsPortal.
- [Whistleblower compliance, operational in 10 minutes](https://ethicsportal.eu/firehose/): EU Directive 2019/1937 requires every company with 50+ employees to operate a confidential, deadline-tracked whistleblower reporting channel. EthicsPortal deploys in under 10 minutes for €49/month.

## Blog
- [Best whistleblower software in 2026: an honest comparison](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/best-whistleblower-software/): An independent comparison of the top whistleblower reporting platforms in 2026, including pricing, features, and who each tool is best for.
- [Top whistleblower software for EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/top-whistleblower-software-eu-directive-2019-1937/): A ranked comparison of whistleblower platforms that meet the requirements of EU Directive 2019/1937. Evaluated on Article 8–16 coverage, pricing, EU hosting, and setup speed.
- [What to look for in whistleblower compliance software](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/whistleblower-software-is-a-form-and-a-database/): What a whistleblower reporting tool actually needs to do under EU Directive 2019/1937 — and what features matter vs. what's just marketing.
- [If employees have to ask where the whistleblowing channel is, you don't have one](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/if-employees-have-to-ask-you-dont-have-a-channel/): EU law requires employers to inform workers about their reporting channel. But if finding it requires asking someone, the channel is already compromised.
- [GDPR and whistleblower reporting: what you need to know](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/gdpr-and-whistleblower-reporting/): How GDPR applies to whistleblower reports. Legal basis for processing, anonymous vs. pseudonymous data, retention periods, and the right to erasure.
- [Free whistleblower policy template for EU Directive 2019/1937](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/whistleblower-policy-template/): A ready-to-use whistleblower policy template that meets EU Directive 2019/1937 requirements. Copy, adapt, and implement in your organization.
- [Who must comply with the EU Whistleblower Directive?](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/who-must-comply-eu-whistleblower-directive/): Which companies need a whistleblowing channel under EU Directive 2019/1937? The 50-employee threshold, who counts as a worker, deadlines, and what "comply" actually means in practice.
- [Anonymous vs. confidential whistleblower reporting: what's the difference?](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/anonymous-vs-confidential-reporting/): Understand the difference between anonymous and confidential whistleblower reporting, what the EU Directive requires, and how to support both.
- [How to set up a whistleblower reporting channel in 5 minutes](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/how-to-implement-whistleblower-channel/): A step-by-step guide to setting up a compliant whistleblower reporting channel quickly, without weeks of onboarding or enterprise sales calls.
- [EU whistleblower directive compliance checklist for companies](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/compliance-checklist/): A practical 12-step checklist to comply with EU Directive 2019/1937 and national transposition laws, with article references, tips, and implementation guidance.
- [EU Directive 2019/1937 on whistleblower protection adopted](https://ethicsportal.eu/blog/eu-whistleblower-directive-2019-1937-adopted/): The European Parliament and the Council formally adopt Directive (EU) 2019/1937, establishing EU-wide protection for persons who report breaches of Union law.

## Whistleblower laws by country
- [Whistleblower law in Austria — HSchG](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/austria/): Austria's HinweisgeberInnenschutzgesetz (HSchG): who must comply, penalties up to €40,000, and enforcement by the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption.
- [Whistleblower law in Belgium — Act of 28 November 2022](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/belgium/): Belgium's whistleblower protection law: who must comply, penalties up to €576,000 including possible imprisonment, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Bulgaria — ZZLPS](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/bulgaria/): Bulgaria's Zakon za zashtita na litsa, podavashti signali (ZZLPS): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Croatia — ZoZPN](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/croatia/): Croatia's Zakon o zaštiti prijavitelja nepravilnosti: who must comply, penalties up to €100,000, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Cyprus — Law 6(I)/2022](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/cyprus/): Cyprus's whistleblower protection law 6(I)/2022: who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Czech Republic — Act 171/2023](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/czech-republic/): Czech Republic's Act No. 171/2023 on whistleblower protection: who must comply, penalties up to €40,000, EU Court fine, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Denmark — Act 1436/2021](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/denmark/): Denmark's whistleblower protection act (Lov om beskyttelse af whistleblowere): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Estonia — RTKS](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/estonia/): Estonia's Rikkumisest teavitaja kaitse seadus: who must comply, penalties, EU Court fine, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Finland — Act 1171/2022](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/finland/): Finland's Ilmoittajansuojelulaki (Act 1171/2022): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in France — Loi Waserman](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/france/): France's Loi Waserman: who must comply, penalties up to €60,000 plus imprisonment, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Germany — HinSchG](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/germany/): Germany's Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz (HinSchG): who must comply, penalties up to €500,000, EU Court fine of €34M, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Greece — Law 4990/2022](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/greece/): Greece's Law 4990/2022 on whistleblower protection: who must comply, penalties up to €500,000 plus imprisonment, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Hungary — Act XXV/2023](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/hungary/): Hungary's Act XXV of 2023 on whistleblowing: who must comply, penalties, EU Court fine, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Ireland — PDA 2022](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/ireland/): Ireland's Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022: who must comply, penalties up to €250,000 plus imprisonment, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Italy — D.Lgs. 24/2023](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/italy/): Italy's Decreto Legislativo 24/2023: who must comply, penalties up to €50,000, ANAC enforcement, and compliance details.
- [Whistleblower law in Latvia — Trauksmes celšanas likums](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/latvia/): Latvia's Trauksmes celšanas likums: who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Lithuania — Pranešėjų apsaugos įstatymas](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/lithuania/): Lithuania's whistleblower protection law: who must comply, penalties, reward program, and enforcement by the Prosecutor General's Office.
- [Whistleblower law in Luxembourg — Loi du 16 mai 2023](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/luxembourg/): Luxembourg's whistleblower protection law: who must comply, penalties, EU Court fine, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Malta — Cap. 527](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/malta/): Malta's Protection of the Whistleblower Act (Cap. 527): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Poland — Ustawa o ochronie sygnalistów](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/poland/): Poland's whistleblower protection act (2024): who must comply, penalties up to €250,000 plus imprisonment, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Portugal — Lei 93/2021](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/portugal/): Portugal's General Regime for the Protection of Whistleblowers (Lei 93/2021): who must comply, penalties up to €125,000, and MENAC enforcement.
- [Whistleblower law in Romania — Legea 361/2022](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/romania/): Romania's whistleblower protection law (Legea 361/2022): who must comply, penalties up to €8,000, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Slovakia — Zákon 54/2019](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/slovakia/): Slovakia's whistleblower protection law (Zákon 54/2019): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement by the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers.
- [Whistleblower law in Slovenia — ZZPri](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/slovenia/): Slovenia's Zakon o zaščiti prijaviteljev (ZZPri): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement details.
- [Whistleblower law in Spain — Ley 2/2023](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/spain/): Spain's Ley 2/2023: who must comply, penalties up to €1,000,000 (highest in the EU), and enforcement by the A.A.I.
- [Whistleblower law in Sweden — Lag 2021:890](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/sweden/): Sweden's whistleblower protection act (Lag 2021:890): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement by the Swedish Work Environment Authority.
- [Whistleblower law in the Netherlands — Wbk](https://ethicsportal.eu/whistleblower-laws/netherlands/): The Netherlands' Wet bescherming klokkenluiders (Wbk): who must comply, penalties, and enforcement by the Dutch Whistleblowers Authority.

## Industries
- [Whistleblower compliance for financial services](https://ethicsportal.eu/industries/financial-services/): Whistleblower reporting requirements for banks, investment firms, and insurers under EU Directive 2019/1937, MiFID II, MAR, and AML directives.
- [Whistleblower compliance for manufacturing and supply chain](https://ethicsportal.eu/industries/manufacturing/): Whistleblower reporting requirements for manufacturers under EU Directive 2019/1937, the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG), and the upcoming EU CSDDD.
- [Whistleblower compliance for public sector](https://ethicsportal.eu/industries/public-sector/): Whistleblower reporting requirements for municipalities, government agencies, and public bodies under EU Directive 2019/1937. No 50-employee threshold.

## Comparisons
- [EthicsPortal vs. EQS Integrity Line — 2026 comparison](https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/eqs-integrity-line/): Compare EthicsPortal and EQS Integrity Line for EU whistleblower compliance. See how the enterprise incumbent compares to a modern, affordable alternative.
- [EthicsPortal vs. FaceUp — 2026 comparison](https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/faceup/): Compare EthicsPortal and FaceUp for EU whistleblower compliance. Pricing, features, and privacy compared side by side for businesses.
- [EthicsPortal vs. NAVEX — 2026 comparison](https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/navex/): Compare EthicsPortal and NAVEX for EU whistleblower compliance. See how the US enterprise giant stacks up against a focused, affordable EU alternative.
- [EthicsPortal vs. SpeakUp — 2026 comparison](https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/speakup/): Compare EthicsPortal and SpeakUp for EU whistleblower compliance. Pricing, privacy features, and setup compared side by side.
- [EthicsPortal vs. Whispli — 2026 comparison](https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/whispli/): Compare EthicsPortal and Whispli for EU whistleblower compliance. SME flat pricing vs. enterprise case management compared side by side.

## Contact
- Email: support@ethicsportal.eu
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethicsportal