The European Commission has launched a new whistleblower platform designed to help individuals confidentially report suspected violations of the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a major step toward bolstering the bloc’s oversight of high-risk AI systems.
Announced on Monday, the AI Act Whistleblower Tool provides a secure and encrypted channel for anyone to submit information about potential breaches directly to the EU AI Office, the Commission’s central enforcement body for AI governance. Reports can be filed anonymously in any of the EU’s official languages and include supporting documents in a variety of formats.
According to the Commission, the tool is intended to help identify violations that could threaten people’s health, safety, fundamental rights, or public trust in AI systems. The reporting system uses certified encryption to guarantee confidentiality and includes a secure inbox that allows whistleblowers to track the progress of their submission and respond to follow-up questions without revealing their identities.
The initiative reflects the EU’s growing focus on implementation as the AI Act — the world’s first comprehensive AI law — moves toward full applicability. The law establishes strict obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems, especially those considered high risk, and includes additional rules for general-purpose AI models.
“Whistleblowers play a vital role in detecting harmful practices early,” the Commission said, noting that violations often remain hidden without secure reporting mechanisms. The new tool enables both insiders and external experts to alert the AI Office to misconduct that might otherwise go undetected.
While confidentiality is fully protected, legal safeguards under the EU Whistleblower Directive will not apply to AI Act–related disclosures until August 2026. Until then, protection will depend on anonymity, although some AI-related activities — such as those involving consumer protection, data privacy, or product safety — may already fall under the directive’s existing scope.
The tool’s launch comes as EU institutions prepare for the AI Act’s phased rollout, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and early detection of risks in Europe’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem.
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