Internal notification system
Whistleblower Protection
Purpose of Whistleblower Protection
In 2019, Directive (EU)2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons reporting breaches of Union law was adopted at the European Union level, in particular in relation to the fight against corruption, the protection of public health, the prevention of environmental disasters and other areas of protected public interest.
In the Czech Republic, transposition Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers, was adopted in this context.
Subject of the report
Green Gas DPB, a.s. excludes the acceptance of reports from a person who does not perform work or other similar activity for it pursuant to Section 2(3)(a), (b), (h) or (i) of the Whistleblower Protection Act.
Green Gas DPB, a.s. accepts reports only from its employees, persons performing voluntary activities, professional practice or internships, as well as from persons who are applying for the specified job or similar activity, or have applied for it, and which concern illegal conduct that occurred at the employer and which has the characteristics of a crime or the characteristics of a misdemeanor for which the law stipulates a fine rate, the upper limit of which is at least CZK 100,000, or violates the Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers and or violates another legal regulation or regulation of the European Union in the area of:
- financial services, statutory audit and other assurance services, financial products and financial markets,
- corporate income tax,
- preventing money laundering and terrorist financing,
- consumer protection,
- compliance with product requirements, including their safety,
- safety of transport, transportation and road traffic,
- environmental protection,
- food and feed safety and animal protection and health,
- radiation protection and nuclear safety,
- competition, public auctions and public procurement,
- protection of internal order and security, life and health,
- protection of personal data, privacy and security of electronic communications networks and information systems,
- protection of the financial interests of the European Union,
- the functioning of the internal market, including the protection of competition and state aid under European Union law.
Instructions to the whistleblower
The whistleblower must have legitimate reasons to believe that the notification of a breach is true. Therefore, it is not possible to report facts that are knowingly false. According to Section 23 of the Whistleblower Protection Act, a natural person commits an offence by submitting a knowingly false report. A fine of up to CZK 50,000 may be imposed for this offence.
Protection of the whistleblower and his/her personal data
Only the relevant person who is obliged to protect the identity of the whistleblower is allowed access to the internal reporting system. The identity of the whistleblower may not be disclosed to anyone else without his or her written consent, unless the person concerned is obliged to provide this information to the relevant public authorities under other legal regulations. The obligation to maintain identity also applies to other information from which the identity of the whistleblower can be determined.
In the matter of personal data protection, as well as in the matter of whistleblower protection, the procedure is in accordance with the applicable legal regulations and internal regulations of Green Gas DPB, a.s.
However, the whistleblower must always be identified. Anonymous reports are not taken into account.
Method of notification and requirements for notification
Identification of the reporter: the report contains information about the name, surname and date of birth, or other information from which the identity of the reporter can be inferred.
Subject of the notification: information about possible illegal activity – see above – subject of the notification
The notification is submitted to the relevant person designated by the employer, who processes the notification while protecting the identity of the whistleblower.
The relevant person at Green Gas DPB, as is Ing. Karel Lanzendörfer.
Notification processing
Depending on the content of the notification, the designated person will take appropriate steps and inform the notifier of the results of each notification, if possible. Feedback on the results of the notification is provided to the notifier within a reasonable period of time to evaluate its content and take appropriate steps.
Communication channels for submitting notifications:
To make a notification, use one of the following channels, but primarily use the electronic form via the portal www.oznam.to .
Electronic submission (anytime):
www.oznam.to PIN: V2S8
In writing to the organization’s address (at any time):
Green Gas DPB, a.s.
Whistleblowing (DO NOT OPEN)
Ing. Karel Lanzendörfer
Rudé Armády 637
739 21 Paskov
Orally, by telephone to the relevant person (during normal working hours):
Ing. Karel Lanzendörfer, tel. 558 612 252
Personally:
Meeting after prior telephone arrangement with the relevant person. A report is drawn up about the personal notification and, with the consent of the person submitting the notification, an audio recording may be made.
More detailed information about submitting a notification and the legal regulation can be found at the link below: https://oznamovatel.justice.cz/pravni-uprava-a-metodicke-doporuceni/
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