GroundLabs is a smart data discovery tool, which allows organisations to find and remove personally identifiable information (PII) as well as sensitive information contained in the broadest range of structural and non-structural data – no matter whether stored on servers, desktop computers, in e-mails, databases, company headquarters or the cloud.

The solution is designed so that it can be used in the cloud as a repository and basic tool for scanning IT assets. In addition, it can be treated as on-prem software if moving information to the cloud is impossible due to legal restrictions. The tool offers a broad selection of searchable sources of data, directly or indirectly through the so-called endpoints, i.e. scanning agents, or through a proxy agent.

It can serve as the main tool for scanning various text patterns in documents, defined specifically for the client, or preconfigured policies in accordance with requirements set by regulatory authorities or applicable laws. GroundLabs allows organisations in distributed (both infrastructurally and geographically) IT environments to consistently search for all their data and comply with a vast range of data protection standards, including GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA, HIPAA and many other. These standards require organisations to be capable of finding and securing data, especially PII, as well as to restrict access to non-PII information concerning e.g. ethnic origin, health etc. or even financial data. The tool is structured as a centralised console and offers extensive capability to define operator and administrator roles, enabling the organisation to automate data protection and support processes such as data retention, quality, anonymisation or pseudonymisation.

Whistlelink is a misconduct reporting system. Whistlelink is an effective IT solution for managing the process of reporting non-compliance in an organisation. Depending on the system, reports may be anonymous in order to guarantee discretion and the whistleblower’s trust.

Regardless of whether the aim is to prevent severe damage, mitigate the loss or foster loyalty within the organisation, there are many reasons why it is worth implementing a whistleblowing system. First, it facilitates drawing attention to potential violations in the organisation, which means that they can be quickly and discretely eradicated before they escalate. Note that without a correctly designed and implemented whistleblower protection system employees may publicly disclose information which could potentially harm the organisation's reputation and thus lead to substantial financial losses. Having a structured solution in place sends a clear message that the organisation treats the process with reasonable care, especially if supported by the appropriate misconduct reporting policy and care for people who report non-compliance.

The EU’s whistleblowing directive and nascent national solutions in this area require that all organisations with a staff of more than 50 and communes with over 10,000 inhabitants should establish a dedicated reporting channel. This means that organisations must provide employees with a secure and effective confidential misconduct reporting system, preferably one that guarantees anonymity. 

Thanks to the proposed Whistlelink solution, we will support you to ensure high level of data security in accordance with the GDPR, confidential and timely communication with and feedback from whistleblowers.

As it is essential that the misconduct reporting system should also be accessible for all stakeholders, an online solution is a perfect method which can be made available via a link at your website, which is exactly what we offer.