whistleblowing

American  

[wis-uhl-bloh-ing] / ˈwɪs əlˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of disclosing corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

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adjective

1. relating to or characterized by disclosures of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

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whistleblowing

Early Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government has implemented tougher recruitment checks, clearer whistleblowing procedures and new training standards.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Narratively and logistically, Daniel’s whistleblowing escape limps along with a lack of suspense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

There has been a rise in complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Adequate references and DBS checks, staff training, a culture of whistleblowing and more unannounced inspections have all been mentioned as other parts of the jigsaw.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

A whistleblowing form for staff was introduced but later withdrawn after it was only used once.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026