Nine in ten whistleblower lines take anonymous reports but under half of organisations train on non-retaliation, survey finds

An effective whistleblower hotline programme requires trust, with the option to report anonymously at any time, through various channels, preferably to an independent external third party, according to a study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

An effective whistleblower hotline programme requires trust, with the option to report anonymously at any time, through various channels, preferably to an independent external third party, according to a study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). [1]