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whistleblower

A whistleblower is an employee who alleges wrongdoing by their employer (whether public or private), that violates public law or harms a considerable number of people. Whistleblowers expose information or activities within an organization that are illegal or unethical. They may report these issues internally or to external regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies , or the media. Whistleblowers often relay information to law enforcement and other government agencies and are typically protected by laws designed to prevent retaliation against them for their disclosures .

See whistleblower act .

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team
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