Whistleblowing

KPMG offers two solutions related to Whistleblowing services:

• KPMG Whistleblowing solution
• KPMG Confide Whistleblowing solution

KPMG and Confide platform with Global credentials amongst 20+ nations Pacific, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada offer One Platform with Total Compliance. Confide Platform is user-friendly software within a simple intuitive interface effortlessly handles investigations from basic to complex. Confide Platform brings risk & compliance together in 1 intuitive interface and simplifies workflow through 4 fundamental components: i) Receive ii) Manage iii) resolve iv) Comly.

Confide platform offers:

• Unified Compliance Management: Confide platform centralizes compliance data, cutting audit, licensing and due diligence prep time —lowering costs and driving growth.
• Automated for Efficiency: Confide Platform automates manual tasks, reducing operational costs and staffing needs, while enabling faster, scalable responses.
• Audit-Ready Transparency: Confide platform provides a clear audit trail, minimizing errors and non-compliance. One-click access for auditors, investors, or regulators builds trust and transparency
• Encrypted messaging
• On-platform interviews
• Auto-translations in real time
• Streamlined investigations report

01 - Evaluation and implementation

• Evaluation of existing policies and procedures to identify potential weaknesses or areas for improvement
• Design and selection of available channels for the reporting system: telephone, email, online platform, outsourcing Ensuring the availability of the reporting system and responsible persons
• Harmonization and coordination
   

02 - Definition of responsibilities

• Defining access rights for processing reports, as well as roles and responsibilities regarding:
  • Receipt of information
  • Processing information after receipt
  • Communicating and promptly informing the whistleblower
  • Monitoring report management actions

03 - Procedures and guidelines

• Update and establish guidelines and controls for the implementation of regulatory requirements through a reporting system
• Define procedures for:
  • Checks and processing of (anonymous) reports, including communication with the reporting parties
  • Timely handling
  • Effective follow-up measures
  • Ensure confidentiality, privacy and data protection
  • Involvement and coordination with HR departments
  • Reports and reporting of statistical data to the relevant committees

04 - Communication and training

• Defining the responsible team
• Creating channels for the provision of information, procedures and training
• Organizing information events and seminars
• Providing training for relevant personnel
• Informing the Management

05 - Documentation

• Organize case management and monitoring
• Review language requirements and translations
• Establish documentation systems that ensure control
• Establish clear guidelines
• Annual reports on the number of reports and outcomes
• Place all incoming reports in a permanently retrievable manner, in accordance with confidentiality requirements
• Obligation to delete data after the end of the procedure

06 - Final research

• Definition of follow-up measures
• Procedures design, standards and measures for possible subsequent investigation
• Assignment of trained personnel to investigate the case