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NWC Calls for Global Education on Whistleblower Laws at United Nations Conference on Transnational Crime
The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) called on foreign governments to strengthen whistleblower protections and financial incentives during an address at the 13th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime…
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NWC Advocates for Whistleblower Rewards at United Nations Conference on Transnational Crime
During the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) advocated for widespread whistleblower reward laws to combat transnational crime. Representing NWC,…
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United Nations Side Event Examines the Future of Combatting Transnational Crime
On October 21, 2026, the National Whistleblower Center hosted a side-event at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC COP13). The panel examined how anti-corruption advocates can promote cross-border cooperation and…
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D.C. Circuit Sets Harmful Precedent for Media-First Whistleblowers
In a September decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held that a whistleblower whose tip to a journalist led to successful sanctions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not qualify for a whistleblower award under the Dodd-Frank Act, setting a…
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A New Sense of Urgency in The World of Technology: What the AI Whistleblower Protection Act Protects
As headlines about technological advances flood the public eye, the AI industry is growing at an unprecedented pace. The question is: when is it too late to protect against these rapidly growing AI companies? The AI Whistleblower Protection Act would protect employees in the AI…
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New Trump Administration Whistleblower Program Offers Small, Non-Mandatory Awards
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), designed to reward whistleblowers whose tips on certain types of fraud lead to criminal charges. The program differs from existing federal whistleblower reward programs in several…
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Recent CFTC Award Determination Sets Dangerous Precedent, Advocates Warn
In an award determination issued in September, four whistleblowers received awards under the Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Dodd-Frank whistleblower program. However, the CFTC reduced the award amounts out of concern that large awards would undermine the…
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Interim Head of UK Serious Fraud Office Voices Support for Whistleblower Rewards in Op-Ed
In a recent op-ed in the Financial Times, interim director of the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office Graham McNulty voiced his strong support for whistleblower rewards. “[T]he pattern is clear,” McNulty said. “Where incentives exist, whistleblowers come forward.” He pointed to his…
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New Film on Frances Haugen Underscores the Importance of Protecting Social Media Whistleblowers
In 2021, former Facebook employee Frances Haugen testified before Congress about the company’s concerning internal practices. Her testimony focused on how Facebook’s platforms affect users and the company’s failure to adequately protect them from harmful algorithms. Her…
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How Changes to the DOJ Justice Manual Could Impact FCA Whistleblowers
On Friday, September 18th, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two revisions to its Justice Manual to strengthen the False Claims Act (FCA) in its fight against fraud. The revisions, which are meant to clarify the limits of reporting fraud and when the government…
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NWC to Host Side-Event at United Nations Transnational Crime Conference
At this year’s Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), the National Whistleblower Center will be hosting a side event titled, “Effective Practices for International Cooperation on Anti-Money Laundering and Illegal Offshore…
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HMRC’s Partnership With the IRS: What It Means For Whistleblowers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently highlighted its partnership with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Program (HMRC) on their whistleblower rewards programs. The IRS guided the UK tax agency in the development of its whistleblower program and will continue to work with…
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New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Public Support for Whistleblowers
A recent poll jointly administered by the National Whistleblower Center and Government Accountability Project measures the American public’s opinions on whistleblower protections. Conducted by YouGov, the poll gauges how Americans view the role played by whistleblowers in…