FAQ - Reporting wrongdoing

Individuals and organisations outside the EPO can report suspected fraud, corruption, abuse or other...

Provide as much detail as possible, answering the questions what, when, where, why, who and how.

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Your personal data is protected and will be processed in accordance with the data protection...

You can share your identity with us or remain anonymous. If you remain anonymous, please consider...

Your report will be evaluated by the ethics and compliance team. Depending on the outcome of this...

We treat your report with utmost discretion. Information that reveals your identity will be shared...

Our employees and those who work in or on behalf of the EPO will not be liable for potential...

The EPO does not reward reporters. This is to protect the integrity of the follow-up measures and to...

We will confirm receipt of your report immediately, give you feedback within a reasonable timeframe...