Act 2018
Lei nº 13.608, de 10 de janeiro de 2018 (Law 13,608/2018 on the crime-reporting service and whistleblower protection)
Summary
Sets up a telephone reporting service and rewards, and – as amended by Law 13,964/2019 – requires public bodies and state-owned companies to maintain an ombudsman or correction unit that receives reports (Art. 4-A). Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and may keep their identity confidential (Arts. 4-B and 4-C), with a possible reward of up to 5% of recovered proceeds.
Topics: Employment & Whistleblowing Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Who it applies to
All industries
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblowing channel and protection against retaliation (public bodies and state-owned companies) | Ongoing | — | source | |
Art. 4-A requires the Union, states, municipalities and their autarchies, foundations, public companies and mixed-economy companies to maintain an ombudsman or correction unit that receives reports of crimes against the public administration and harmful acts or omissions. Art. 4-B protects the whistleblower's identity and Art. 4-C protects against retaliation, with double repayment of material damages. A general whistleblower statute for private companies was not found. |
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