# Whistleblowing

Confidential, compliant whistleblowing—effortless on any device.

SOX- and EU Directive-ready channels that reporters actually trust.

Spot’s speak‑up solution lets employees, suppliers, and third parties report bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, or any misconduct. AI‑guided intake structures every submission and routes the case to the right owner. Records are time‑stamped, encrypted, and audit‑ready for SOX, the EU Whistleblower Directive, and global regulations.

## The Hidden Cost of Unreported Misconduct

###### Fines

Bribery, corruption, and sanctioned‑entity dealings can trigger steep fines and criminal exposure.

###### Profit Drain

Falsified invoices, expense claims, or inventory diversion drain profits and distort financial statements.

###### Erosion of Trust

Cover‑ups of data breaches, unauthorized access to client data, or use of shadow IT invite regulatory penalties and erode customer trust.

###### Reputational Damage

Unsafe working conditions, toxic management practices, or falsified safety reports drive absenteeism, turnover, and reputational damage.

###### Lawsuits

Environmental dumping risks lawsuits and loss of social license to operate.

###### Hidden Costs

Personal use of company credit cards or theft of company property adds hidden costs that compound over time.

# Whistleblowing Solution Deep Dive

###### Trusted, Anonymous‑Optional Channels

AI summaries strip identifying language and condense narratives into streamlined incident reports (optional full transcripts available).

Giving employees a safe way to speak up early reduces the risk of under‑reported issues escalating.

## AI‑Guided, Accessible Intake

Best‑practice question paths adapt in real time to gather dates, locations, witnesses, and documentation for issues, from conflicts of interest to falsified safety reports.

- Multi-language
- Mobile-first
- 24/7 access
- Remote workers
- Frontline Industries

## Secure Two‑Way Follow‑Up

Secure, two‑way communication lets reporters remain anonymous while investigators ask follow‑up questions and share updates, reducing non‑anonymized disclosure risk.

## Smart Routing & Triage

###### Tiering

AI scores each case—e.g., corruption, sanctioned‑entity dealings—automatically based on your custom tiering system and routes it to Compliance, Legal, HR, or Security.

###### Automatic Escalation

Auto-escalate high-risk cases.

###### Overdue Status

Deadline timers, reminders, and overdue status updates keep every case on schedule without manual overhead.

## Trend Analytics & Dashboards

**Heat maps reveal spikes in bribery, unsafe working conditions, or data breach cover-ups. Narrative briefs translate data into board‑ready insights.**

## Audit‑Ready Compliance

Every action time‑stamped and immutable—meeting SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and EEOC record‑keeping requirements and proving adherence to SOX, GDPR, and EU Whistleblower Directive timelines. Easy, comprehensive data exports satisfy regulators and external auditors.

Trusted by enterprises like DaVita to support 50,000+ employees across the globe.

# Solutions

### How Spot Transforms Whistleblowing

See the challenges that slow you down—and how Spot remedies them with ease.

- Fear of retaliation deters reports
- Anonymous‑optional channels plus clear privacy explanations build trust and boost speak‑up rates.
- Improper handling of reports or missed deadlines
- Non‑anonymized disclosure jeopardizes reporter safety
- Failure to follow legal reporting procedures
- Decentralized teams use separate systems
- Leadership lacks visibility into systemic risks

### Bring hidden issues to light, meet every regulatory obligation, and protect your culture.