EY Virtual Compliance Officer

EY Virtual Compliance Officer is a whistleblowing tool created by EY. It is fully compliant with the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive and meets the requirements of the GDPR. EY Virtual Compliance Officer provides safe channel for whistleblowers to report fraud or misconduct, streamlines case management for organizations and - if needed - offers the support of EY professionals in internal investigations. 

 

Get EY Virtual Compliance Officer and become compliant with the EU Whistleblowing Directive.



Benefits for your organization

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Benefits for the Management Boards and the Shareholders

Business security and compliance with the law

  • Comply with the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive
  • Detect and prevent the misconduct early on
  • Minimize the risk of losses resulting from misconduct
  • Get support from EY professionals specialized in internal investigations
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Benefits for Whistleblowers

Anonymous and easy reporting of misconduct

  • Easy access through internet browser and mobile devices
  • Simple and legible misconduct report form
  • Access to current report statuses
  • An EY-managed service ensuring independence and confidentiality
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Benefits for Compliance Officers

Automated processes and reliable tools

  • Effective monitoring of misconduct reports thanks to automated notifications and reminders
  • Set of useful tools for managing misconduct reports (including online repository and case summary)
  • Security of confidential data in line with the leading IT security standards
  • Secure access can be granted to employees or third parties investigating the matter



 

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Whistleblowing automation IT tool for misconduct reporting

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Anonymous reporting and a confidential channel for communication with the whistleblower

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Professional support in implementing procedures tailored to a client’s specific needs

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Support in the assessment of misconduct reports and recommendations on follow-up actions

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Support during internal investigations

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Smart document repository for employees

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  • The requirements laid forth in the Directive will be binding for:

    • legal entities in the private sector with 250 or more workers
    • all legal entities from the financial services sector, regardless of the number of workers
    • legal entities in the public sector

    The deadline for bringing into force laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive passes on 17 December 2021.

    The EY Whistleblowing Directive will be binding for legal entities in the private sector with between 50 and 249 employees starting December 17, 2023.

EU Whistleblowing Directive – full EY support

See how comprehensive EY solutions can help you become compliant with the requirements of EU Whistleblowing Directive and sleep easier even when you receive a misconduct report.


EY Virtual Compliance Officer team

Our team is comprised of forensic accountants, auditors and other professional who have years of practical experience in conducting internal investigations and implementing compliance solutions, including internal regulations on fraud prevention, codes of ethics and whistleblowing infrastructure.

Thanks to our technical excelence, subject knowledge and unique competences our team can support your organizationduring every step of an internal investigation and help you to implement and strenghten your culture of compliance.



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