What are the conditions for whistleblower protection? 

A whistleblower is entitled to protection under the Act if all of the following conditions are cumulatively met: 

• they had reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported or publicly disclosed concerning irregularities was true at the time of reporting or disclosure; 

• the reported or publicly disclosed information concerning irregularities falls within the scope of the Act; and 

• they submitted the report in accordance with the provisions of the Act through the internal or external reporting system or publicly disclosed the irregularity. 

Protection of whistleblowers 

The Act on the Protection of Persons Reporting Irregularities entered into force on 23 April 2022 with the aim of providing effective protection to whistleblowers, including ensuring accessible and reliable channels for reporting irregularities. 

Please refer to the Guide for Whistleblowers issued by the Ombudsperson of the Republic of Croatia.