Whistleblowing
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BTH sees whistleblowing as an important tool for detecting serious work-related misconduct and for being able to investigate and remedy them.
If you suspect, see or receive information that something improper or criminal has taken place at BTH - report this by whistleblowing!
What can be whistleblown
Irregularity
Misconduct is a deliberate act by one or more employees that gives an unfair advantage to the perpetrator(s) or to someone else. This can cause significant financial loss or damage confidence in the University.
Examples of misconduct:
- Financial loss or damage to the reputation of the University
- Theft, vandalism or fraud
- Embezzlement or breach of trust
- Threats, falsification of credentials or data breach
- Misconduct in office or accepting bribes
- Breach of procurement rules, authorisation regulations or failure to declare secondary employment
Crimes
An offense is an act under the Criminal Code committed by an employee, student or external person against the University.
Examples of offenses:
- Theft, vandalism or fraud
- Unlawful threats or intimidation of a public official
- Data breach or bribery
What if it doesn't fit here?
If what you suspect does not fit the descriptions above, you should instead report it to your line manager or to the manager of the person you suspect.
What to do when you blow the whistle
This is how you blow the whistle:
You can report your whistleblowing in one of the following ways:
- Email: Send a message to visselblas@bth.se.
- Letter: Send a letter to:
Whistleblowing
Blekinge Institute of Technology
371 79 Karlskrona - Verbally: Contact your immediate supervisor or designated investigator and book a meeting to whistleblow verbally.
If none of these options are suitable, you can also blow the whistle by contacting the media.
Anonymous whistleblowing
You have the right to blow the whistle anonymously. Keep in mind that anonymous reporting may make it more difficult to investigate the case and to get back to you.
What happens after the whistleblowing?
- Initial assessment:
When the whistleblowing is received, an initial assessment is made to determine the nature of the misconduct. - Start of investigation:
If the case is about misconduct, an investigation is launched. - Your role in the investigation:
If you did not blow the whistle anonymously, you may be contacted to provide more information and help understand what happened and what action is needed.