In accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (hereinafter referred to as the “EU Directive”) and Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on Whistleblower Protection, the National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) has established an internal reporting system for receiving and handling reports and protecting whistleblowers.
Through the internal reporting system, individuals may report suspected unlawful conduct of which they have become aware in connection with their work or another comparable activity, provided that the conduct meets the conditions laid down in Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on Whistleblower Protection.
Areas in which reports may be submitted:
- financial institutions, financial services, financial products and financial markets;
- corporate income tax;
- prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing;
- consumer protection and product safety;
- transport safety and road traffic safety;
- environmental protection;
- food and feed safety and animal protection;
- radiation protection and nuclear safety;
- public procurement, public auctions and competition;
- protection of public order, life and health;
- protection of personal data and privacy, and the security of electronic communications networks and information systems;
- protection of the financial interests of the European Union;
- the functioning of the internal market, including competition and State aid rules.
Whistleblower Protection
Protection is afforded to a whistleblower who had reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time the report was submitted. Protection does not apply to reports that are knowingly false.
In connection with a report, it is prohibited to take retaliatory measures against the whistleblower. Retaliation means any direct or indirect act or omission in a work-related context that is prompted by the report and that causes or may cause unjustified harm to the whistleblower.
Reports may be submitted through either the internal or external reporting system.
Submitting a Report through the Internal Reporting System
Reports may be submitted in the following ways:
1. In writing:
- By placing the report in the designated box located in the foyer of the NUDZ building (Topolová 748, Klecany, next to the side entrance to the Höschl Lecture Hall); or
- By post to the NUDZ address.
2. Electronically:
- By email to whistleblowing@nudz.cz
3. In person: By prior arrangement with the designated person.
Designated person
For the purposes of this document, the designated person is an individual authorised by NUDZ to receive and handle reports.
Mgr. Lenka Čížová
- Phone number: +420 283 088 491
In her absence: Ing. Martina Kulíšková
- Phone number: +420 283 088 333
Location for In-Person Reports
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Topolová 748, 250 67 Klecany, Czech Republic
Confidentiality Protection
The receipt and handling of reports are technically and organisationally arranged in a manner that protects the identity of the whistleblower. Only the designated person may access the whistleblower’s identity and the content of the report.
The designated person is bound by a duty of confidentiality and must maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained while handling a report, including after the termination of their employment.
Time Limits for Handling Reports
The whistleblower will be notified that the report has been received within seven days of its submission. The whistleblower will be informed of the outcome of the assessment no later than three months from the date on which receipt of the report was confirmed.
Procedure for Handling Reports
The designated person will investigate the information contained in the report. Where the information is substantiated, the designated person will propose appropriate remedial measures or, where applicable, refer the matter to law enforcement authorities, administrative offence authorities or other competent public authorities.
Anonymous Reports
Reports may also be submitted anonymously. Where an anonymous report does not include the whistleblower’s contact details, the designated person will not be able to inform the whistleblower that the report has been received or of the outcome of the investigation.
Processing of Personal Data
NUDZ processes the personal data of whistleblowers and other persons concerned to the extent necessary to comply with the controller’s legal obligations pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.
External Reporting System
Reports may also be submitted through the external reporting system operated by the Ministry of Justice. The electronic reporting form is available at: