AI Summary of Article 2 Material scope
This Directive establishes essential minimum standards for the protection of individuals who report breaches of Union law across various critical sectors. These sectors encompass public procurement, financial services, environmental protection, and consumer safety, among others, ensuring a broad safeguard for whistleblowers.
Furthermore, the Directive maintains that Member States may enhance protection under national law, catering to areas not specifically addressed. This flexibility underscores the commitment to uphold transparency and accountability while recognising the diverse regulatory landscapes across the Union.
Article 2 Material scope
1. This Directive lays down common minimum standards for the protection of persons reporting the following breaches of Union law:
(a) breaches falling within the scope of the Union acts set out in the Annex that concern the following areas:
(i) public procurement;
(ii) financial services, products and markets, and prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing;
(iii) product safety and compliance;
(iv) transport safety;
(v) protection of the environment;
(vi) radiation protection and nuclear safety;
(vii) food and feed safety, animal health and welfare;
(viii) public health;
(ix) consumer protection;
(x) protection of privacy and personal data, and security of network and information systems;
(b) breaches affecting the financial interests of the Union as referred to in Article 325 TFEU and as further specified in relevant Union measures;