Whistleblower law in Latvia #
Latvia implemented Directive (EU) 2019/1937 through the Trauksmes celšanas likums (Whistleblowing Law), effective from 4 February 2022. The Latvian framework combines the familiar 50-worker trigger with a visible anti-corruption and public-guidance role for KNAB.
Applicable law #
Who must establish an internal channel #
Private legal entities with at least 50 employees are the main business group required to establish an internal reporting channel. Public-sector entities are also covered by the law.
External reporting authority #
Latvia’s official whistleblowing landscape is coordinated through KNAB . Official Latvian materials also describe KNAB as the contact point for whistleblowers and a training / guidance body for the system.
Data protection authority #
For complaints about the processing of whistleblower data, the relevant authority is the State Data Inspectorate (DVI) .
Key compliance points #
- Latvian official materials emphasise the public-interest nature of whistleblowing and the need to submit reports in the work-related context.
- KNAB and DVI both publish whistleblowing-related guidance, so Latvian implementation often has a visibly anti-corruption as well as privacy angle.
- Internal policies should explain when a report belongs in the statutory whistleblowing process and when it should go through another grievance route.
Official sources #
- Trauksmes celšanas likums — official text
- KNAB — whistleblowing
- DVI — whistleblowing
- DVI — complaint concerning processing of personal data
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