Informant Protection

LS will take the full responsibility for protecting a informant with the highest level of confidentiality.

LS do not disclose any information of the whistleblower or informant without consent

Protection

Protection of the informant is under the condition of submitting real name and accurate evidence.
And we will protect the information on the report of informant and on the interested parties concerned with the highest level of confidentiality

  1. 1. Identity of the whistleblower or Informant
  2. 2. Evidence provided by the whistleblower or informant
  3. 3. Any information about stakeholders
  4. 4. Any content that may allude to the suspect
  5. 5. Follow-up actions
Protection Policy
  • Information of the informant and the content of reports are treated under strict confidentiality by LS ethics office.
    The ethics hotline system is protected by a high level of security system. And handling of reports is carried out by limited number of personnel who are under oath to keep the information regarding the reports confidential.
  • LS strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who makes a good faith report.
    In case the unfavorable measures or the punishment of the whistleblower are recognized to have been incurred by the report, restitution or equivalent compensation shall be made
  • When a informant reports fraud, waste & abuse involving the himself/herself, a reasonable treatment will be followed in full consideration of the extenuating circumstances.