In the UK, whistleblowing concerns can be investigated by the employer, or by a range of prescribed or competent authorities depending on the issue involved, including:
- Health and Safety Executive — workplace health and safety breaches
- HM Revenue and Customs — tax fraud or financial misconduct
- Financial Conduct Authority — banking, investment, or financial services misconduct
- Information Commissioner’s Office — data protection or privacy breaches
- Care Quality Commission — concerns about health and social care services
- Environment Agency — environmental damage or pollution
- Police — criminal offences or serious illegal conduct