Law 93/2021 sets out how organisations in Portugal must receive and handle whistleblower reports. Go through the 9 essential points, one by one.
Law 93/2021 transposes the European Whistleblower Protection Directive and requires many organisations to set up internal reporting channels. Each point explains who is covered, how the channels work, which procedures to follow and which protections and fines apply.
Law 93/2021 is the Portuguese whistleblower protection law. It transposes Directive (EU) 2019/1937 into national law. Organisations above a certain size, and some sectors regardless of size, must set up an internal reporting channel, follow fixed deadlines when handling each report and protect people who report breaches in good faith.
The nine points follow the main obligations of the law. Start with point 1 to check whether your organisation must have an internal reporting channel, then move on to who can report, what a report must contain and how it must be handled. Points 8 and 9 cover whistleblower protection and the penalties for non-compliance.
This guide is written for managers, compliance officers, human resources teams, data protection officers and legal advisers who need a clear view of their duties without reading the full legal text. Each point links to a dedicated page that explains the topic in plain language.
Knowing the rules is the first step. The next is a reporting channel that is secure, confidential and easy to use, with clear procedures to receive, assess and close every report. iBlow provides a whistleblowing platform and practical support to help your organisation meet these requirements and build trust with employees and partners. You can also request our practical guide or talk to our team about your situation.
Which organisations must set up an internal reporting channel and from when.
What the channels are for and which breaches can be reported.
Employees, service providers and other people who can submit a report.
What a report should contain and which matters it covers.
How an internal report is submitted and when it is admissible.
The steps and deadlines to follow after receiving a report.
Applicable provisions and when to use external channels.
How the law protects whistleblowers against retaliation.
Administrative offences and fines for non-compliance.
