Whistleblower protection

We act in accordance with the law, including dealing with notifications made under Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers,
Whistleblowing

What is whistleblowing and what is its purpose?

In 2019, Directive (EU)2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of whistleblowers was adopted at European Union level. Under this legislation, effective and comprehensive protection for whistleblowers (whistleblowers), i.e. persons who report work-related wrongdoing, is an essential element of the fight against corruption and part of a functioning rule of law. Whistleblowers not only save public and private money, but can also help protect public health, save lives, help prevent environmental disasters, etc. Individual Member States have adopted transposition laws in connection with the Directive, in the Czech Republic this is Act No 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers.

  • Who can report:
    Anyone who has become aware of an infringement in connection with their work or other similar activity. Persons under Article 2(3)(c) to (g) and (j) of the Act are excluded from reporting
    No 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers.
  • What is notified:
    Infringements or threatened infringements of applicable and effective legislation
  • How to notify:
    Through a communication channel that ensures the confidentiality of the information provided, the protection of the whistleblower and the person reported and their personal data. Anonymous notifications will not be notifications under the Act and the procedures set out in the Act will not apply to their treatment.

Protection of persons and personal data

The protection of personal data, as well as the protection of the notifier and the person notified, is governed by the applicable legislation and internal rules. In the case of the use of whistleblowing, the whistleblower has the right to confidentiality and other protection. The whistleblower must be identified.

How the notification will be handled

Depending on the content of the notification, the designated person shall take appropriate action and inform the whistleblower of the outcome of each notification, if possible. Feedback on the outcome of the notification shall be provided to the notifier within a reasonable period of time to evaluate its content and take appropriate action.

Communication channels (how to report breaches)

To make a notification, use one of the following channels, but primarily use the website: www.oznam.to.

Competent person:

Hana Čiháčková hana.cihackova@techmania.cz
+420 737 240 649


In her absence:

Veronika Šlajsová
veronika.slajsova@techmania.cz
+420 737 240 660

Electronically at:

www.oznam.to PIN: R5A8
www.oznamovatel.justice.cz

In writing to:

Techmania Science Center o.p.s.
U Planetária 2969/1
301 00 Plzeň
mark the letter "Whistleblowing"