What is a whistleblowing hotline?

A whistleblowing hotline allows employees and other stakeholders of an organisation to raise a concern around an individuals’ behaviour.  Reports made via whistleblowing hotlines typically relate to professional misconduct.  The types of behaviour reported via a whistleblowing hotline include; 

Bribery and Corruption 
Bullying and Harassment 
Discrimination and Racism 
Environmental Damage 
Fraud and Theft 
Health and Safety Breaches 
Data Protection Breaches 
Modern Slavery 
Product Contamination 
Substance Abuse