Whistleblowing Basics: What You Need to Know

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting misconduct, fraud, or unethical behavior within an organization. Whether it's exposing financial mismanagement, public safety threats, or violations of laws and regulations, whistleblowers play a critical role in holding individuals and institutions accountable.

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Whistleblowing—the act of exposing wrongdoing within an organization—has deep historical roots. Though the term itself is relatively modern, the concept dates back centuries. One of the earliest recorded examples comes from ancient Athens, where citizens were encouraged to report government corruption and were even rewarded for doing so. In 14th-century England, King Edward III established the practice of receiving anonymous complaints to expose fraud and abuse.