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More whistleblowers turn to the Danish Data Protection Authority

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Datatilsynet received 28% more reports of allegations in 2023 compared to 2022.

Datatilsynet, the Danish Data Protection Authority, says its whistleblower scheme received 33 (28%) more reports of allegations in 2023. In total, 149 reports were sent in, covering the mental and psychological working environment, harassment, financial fraud and surveillance.

The National Whistleblower Scheme, which started just over two years ago, investigates allegations such as:

  • breaches

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