Activities of Heidi HAUTALA related to 2018/0106(COD)
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Amendments (17)
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Provided the anonymity or confidentiality of the identity of the reporting person is ensured, it is up to each individual private and public legal entity to define the kind of reporting channels to set up, such as in person, by post, by physical complaint box(es), by telephone hotline or through an online platform (intranet or internet). However, reporting channels should not be limited to those amongst the tools, such as in-person reporting and complaint box(es), which do not guarantee anonymity nor confidentiality of the identity of the reporting person.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) Action taken against reporting persons outside the work-related context, through proceedings, for instance, related to defamation, breach of copyright, trade secrets, confidentiality and personal data protection, can also pose a serious deterrent to whistleblowing. The protection of whistleblowers provided for in this Directive shall prevail over Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council58 exempts reporting persons from the civil redress measures, procedures and remedies it provides for that, in case the alleged acquisition, use or disclosure of the trade secret was carried out for revealingcan reasonably be assumed to serve as proof of actual misconduct, wrongdoing or illegal activity, provided that the respondent acted for the purpose of protecting the general public interest. Also in other proceedings, reporting persons should be able to rely on having made a report or disclosure in accordance with this Directive as a defence. In such cases, the person initiating the proceedings should carry the burden to prove any intent on the part of the reporting person to violate the law. _________________ 58 Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (OJ L 157, 15.6.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) breaches falling within the scope of the Union acts set out in the Annex (Part I and Part II) as regards, including but not limited to the following areas:
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Directive shall apply to reporting persons workingand facilitators in the private or public sector who acquired information on breaches in a work-related context including, at least, the following:
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘breaches’ means actual or potential unlawful activities, omissions or abuse of law relating to the Union acts and, notably in areas falling within the scope referred to in Article 1 and in the Annex;
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘abuse of law’ means acts or omissions falling within the scope of Union law which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose pursued by the applicable rules or represent a danger or a potential danger to the public interest;
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reporting channels, including digital mechanisms, and institutional arrangements shall provide for safe, secure, confidential and anonymous disclosures.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
a) establish independent and autonomous external reporting channels, which are both secure and ensure confidentiality, for receiving and handling information provided by the reporting person and allow for anonymous reporting;
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A reporting person shall qualify for protection under this Directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time of reporting and that this information falls within the scope of this Directive, regardless of the reporting channel.
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. A person reporting externallywho anonymously disclosed information that falls within the scope of this directive and whose identity was revealed shall also qualify for protection under this Ddirective where one of the following conditions is fulfilled :.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a Rights of Persons Implicated Member States shall ensure that any findings or reports resulting from an assessment or an investigation of, or prompted by, one or more protected disclosure(s) does not unjustly prejudice any individual, whether directly or indirectly. The right to a fair hearing or trial shall also be fully respected.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a No Waiver of Rights and Remedies The rights and remedies provided for under this Directive may not be waived or limited by any agreement, policy, form or condition of employment, including by any pre-dispute arbitration agreement. Any attempt to waive or limit these rights and remedies shall be considered void and unenforceable and may be subject to penalty or sanction.