Strengthen transparency, minimise risks
mattersOut - The whistleblowing tool for companies
With mattersOut, you get an effective whistleblowing tool that both strengthens the concerns of your employees and protects your company from costly legal cases.
Compliant with the EU Whistleblowing Directive- Simple to operate for all employees
- Highly secure platform
Over 1,000 companies already rely on heyData's all-in-one data protection solution
Compliant with the EU Whistleblowing Directive
The EU passed the new whistleblower protection law in 2021, which is binding for companies and organisations with 50 or more employees. They must set up a secure reporting channel for internal incidents. mattersOut supports you in this.
mattersOut - Quick, confidential, anonymous
mattersOut offers companies a flexible solution for whistleblowing. In just three quick steps - "select subject", "describe incident", and "send" - employees can report grievances securely - whether anonymous or not is freely selectable. The system complies with EU standards and offers direct, uncomplicated access to the ongoing conversation through a personal chat key.
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Specialist training for case managers and staff
We not only offer you a tool, but also the necessary know-how. With our specialised trainings, your case managers and staff will acquire the necessary legal expertise.
Prices for mattersOut
These are the monthly costs to protect whistleblowers and increase transparency:
➙ Up to 49 employees: 10 €
➙ 50-149 employees: 40 €
➙ 150-249 employees: 70 €
➙ 250-499 employees: 100 €
➙ Over 500 employees: Price on request.
Our whistleblowing solution can also be booked as a stand-alone product. Just get in touch with us.
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Request a quote!The advantages of our whistleblowing tool - mattersOut
Proactive Risk Control & Efficient Management
mattersOut acts as your personal early warning system and management tool in one. It allows you to react quickly to potential misconduct. At the same time, user-friendly functions facilitate case management. This way, you stay organised and can act proactively to avoid potential negative consequences for your company.
Build trust & corporate reputation
By fostering an open and inclusive culture, mattersOut not only supports the well-being of your employees, but also strengthens the reputation of your organisation. A secure and simple reporting process helps staff feel valued, which in turn increases external stakeholders' trust in your organisation.
User-centred anonymity & flexibility
Anonymity and user comfort are at the forefront of mattersOut. The process is designed to provide users with maximum anonymity and security, from reporting to follow-up. The intuitive chat function makes for a seamless experience and gives employees the control and flexibility they need to communicate securely.
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Hear it From Our Customers
"heyData impressed us with their digital software solution and expertise. Like us, heyData is a digital pioneer in a rather traditional and less digital industry. heyData is a strong partner for the BRZ Group."
Markus Schobert
Head of Customer Service at BRZ Gruppe
"heyData is a great help for us and makes the topic of data protection really easy.We are very satisfied with the digital audit, the online training and the customer support."
Leonard von Kleist
CTO & Co-Founder at Hive Technologies GmbH
"I value this feature for its ability to simplify supplier risk assessment.It is an indispensable tool for anyone dealing with data compliance in the European Union and Switzerland."
Jan Stephan
Head of Legal Affairs at Learnship
"As a customer, we have only had good experiences with heyData's support and communication.Questions were answered in detail, responses were always prompt and personal 1-1 support is also no problem."
Roman Georgi
Director Of Customer Support at AMBOSS
"It is a flexible solution that could be ideally tailored to our needs. Now everything is always up to date in terms of data protection."
Frank
Sales at Frank GmbH
"We always receive competent and prompt advice from heyData and have so far been able to find a satisfactory solution to every question relating to the GDPR or data protection in general."
Nikolai
CTO at Instaffo GmbH
FAQ on whistleblowing
On 12 May 2023, the Federal Council passed the Whistleblower Protection Act, which is the national implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive. It is expected to come into force in mid-June 2023. This law was passed to better protect whistleblowers and provide them with a safe way to report wrongdoing at their employers.
First, companies with 250 or more employees must set up internal whistleblowing systems. These systems are designed to enable employees to report wrongdoing safely and confidentially. Companies with 50-249 employees have a transition period until 17 December 2023.
An anonymous whistleblower protection system offers whistleblowers the opportunity to report grievances safely and confidentially without fear that their identity will be revealed. This can help ensure that more employees are willing to report wrongdoing because they feel safe and do not have to fear negative consequences. Such a system can help companies respond to and remedy grievances more quickly, which can ultimately help build trust in the company among employees and the public.
Yes, our whistleblowing solution mattersOut can also be booked as a stand-alone product. Just get in touch with us.
Companies in the public sector as well as cities and municipalities with more than 10,000 inhabitants are covered by the law and must offer whistleblowing systems from mid-June 2023. These systems are designed to enable citizens to report wrongdoing securely and confidentially.
The procedure for submitting the notification must be possible orally or in writing and, if desired, also in person.
The internal reporting office must acknowledge receipt of the report to whistleblowers within seven days.
Within three months, MROS must inform the whistleblower what action has been taken as a result. E.g. the initiation of internal investigations or the forwarding of the report to the competent authority.
In the whistleblower system, reports are usually received by case managers, persons of trust, or ombudspersons.
Potential case managers should consider people who do not have conflicts with other activities. This means that, for example, positions of responsibility in data protection matters (DPO), anti-money laundering, or other similar areas are perfect for this role.
Ideally, the case manager should have expertise in the area of the Whistleblower Protection Act or be willing to undergo further training in this area. Individuals with experience in handling sensitive information and ensuring confidentiality may be particularly suitable.
To fill the position of case manager, it is a good idea to consider someone from the human resources department or the legal department, provided they are not in a senior position. People in these departments often have an understanding of compliance issues and legal aspects relevant to dealing with whistleblower reports.
Yes, it is important to train the case manager regularly. We recommend training at least once a year to ensure that the case manager has the necessary expertise and is familiar with the latest developments in the area of the Whistleblower Protection Act. Regular training keeps case managers up to date and enables them to deal effectively and competently with incoming reports.
Training employees on whistleblowing is a recommended measure to make the use of whistleblower software known and attractive. However, there is no legal obligation for employees to use the software, as they are legally allowed to go directly to government whistleblowers. However, companies usually prefer that internal grievances are dealt with internally.
Upon request, we provide training for employees to inform them about the whistleblowing process, the benefits of reporting whistleblowing internally and how to use the whistleblower software safely. Such training typically covers the importance of whistleblowing to corporate integrity, the confidentiality of reports, protection against reprisals, and the possible consequences of misuse or false reporting.
The training is designed to encourage employees to report potential wrongdoing or illegal behavior internally rather than going to external agencies. The training provides employees with the necessary knowledge and awareness to identify potential risks and grievances at an early stage and to act appropriately.