Ishita KishoreAIR 1 · 249 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Whistleblowing is the act of revealing internal malpractices by coming forward with relevant facts. It ensures accountability of those in power.
Body · points
Need for effective whistleblowing mechanisms:
i- Rising nexus of
politicians / \
bureaucrats -- businesses
highlighted by NN Vohra Committee.
ii- 'Too Big to fail' firms use ile methods Eg. Facebook Whistleblower Vaughen on how they use personal data
iii- Globalization has spread the repercussions across borders for
- MNCS Eg : Kill Switch mechanism of uber to delete all data
iv- Bureaucratic corruption is revealed Eg IES Satyendra Dubey revealed NHAI malpractices
v- Rise in no. of economic fugitives Eg Nirav Modi musised loopholes
vi- Rising no. of scams having wide implications Eg 2G spectrum, Pegasus snooping
Need for Necessary safeguards :-
I in Public Sphere
i- To ensure safety of Right to life, liberty & property Eg murder of Gauri Lankesh at her residence
ii- Ensure public trust in institutions Eg Reallocation of Coal after Coal gate scam
iii- To create a safe ecosystem for others to come forward.
II in Private Sphere
Close · a summary
i- Tacit acceptance of malpractices makes the system rotten from inside. Eg IAS Sanjay Popli
ii- Would encourage the wrongdoer to continue
iii- Give confidence to whistleblower w.r.t safeguards Eg Whistleblower Protection Act
iv- Reduce fake complaints Eg CVC does not allow anonymity
Thus whistleblowers are the agents of change and the eyes & ears of civil society. Their protection is a litmus test for good governance