About the Session
With the EU Whistleblower Directive now enforced across most member states, internal investigations are under greater scrutiny than ever. Legal, compliance, and HR teams must ensure consistent, confidential, and legally sound processes — or face significant liability, fines, and reputational damage.
This roundtable brings together leading in-house professionals from across the EU to explore:
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How organizations are updating internal investigation policies post-Directive
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Legal standards for evidence, interviews, and confidentiality
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Training frontline managers and hotline handlers under new EU norms
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Handling cross-border reports and data protection obligations
All GC360 members will receive post-event access to the full session recording and practical toolkit via GC360Flix.
Agenda Program
Date: January 20, 2026
EU: Internal Investigations under New Whistleblower Laws
12:00 – 12:10 PM CET | Welcome & Introductions
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Moderator’s session kickoff and objectives
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Speaker intros: “One impact your organization felt from the Directive rollout”
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Live poll: “What part of your investigation process needs the most improvement?”
12:10 – 12:40 PM CET | Challenge 1: Aligning Policies with the EU Whistleblower Directive
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Mandatory internal reporting channels and timelines
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Clarifying the roles of compliance, legal, and HR
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Handling anonymous reports and safeguarding whistleblower identity
What You'll Gain:
A practical checklist for aligning investigation protocols with new EU requirements
12:40 – 01:10 PM CET | Challenge 2: Managing Investigations Across Jurisdictions
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Consistency in documentation, evidence handling, and witness interviews
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Complying with GDPR, works councils, and local labor law variations
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Real-world case studies on cross-border report management
What You'll Gain:
Lessons from companies balancing privacy, labor rights, and investigative integrity
01:10 – 01:40 PM CET | Challenge 3: Readiness, Training & Technology Enablement
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Training hotline handlers, case managers, and frontline leaders
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Tools for report intake, triage, and documentation
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Elevating investigation quality while respecting employee rights
What You'll Gain:
Training and tech implementation ideas to improve defensibility and efficiency
01:40 – 02:00 PM CET | Post-event toolkit and GC360Flix access
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Participant questions and speaker responses
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Final takeaways: “One investigation improvement goal for 2026”
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Post-event toolkit and GC360Flix access
Post-Event Toolkit Includes
(only for members)
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One Actionable Takeaway per Speaker (curated by GC360)
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Session Summary
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Internal Investigation Policy Checklist (if shared)
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Recording Access via GC360Flix
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Certificate of Participation
Speakers Board
(Speakers to be announced soon)
Who Should Attend?
In-House Legal and Compliance Counsel
HR and Ethics Officers
Investigation Leads and Audit Managers
Whistleblower Program Owners
Privacy, DPO, and Risk Professionals in the EU
Why You Should Attend?
Understand how top EU organizations are aligning with the Directive
Strengthen the legal defensibility of internal investigations
Access ready-to-use tools, policies, and expert insights
Receive recording, templates, and certificate
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