In response to the upcoming implementation of the Public
Interest Whistleblower Protection Act on July 22, 2025, the
Administrative Enforcement Agency (AEA), Ministry of Justice, held
a special lecture titled “Interpretation of the New Public Interest
Whistleblower Protection Act” on the afternoon of July 14, 2025.
Supervisors and staff from the AEA and its branches were invited to
attend the training to deepen their understanding of the key provisions
and practical application principles of the new Act, thereby enhancing
institutional comprehension and response capabilities. The course was
also offered via online video conferencing to encourage participation
from branch personnel unable to attend in person, demonstrating the
Agency’s strong commitment to the promotion of the new Act.
The course invited Chih-hung Chiu, Director of the AntiCorruption Division of the Agency Against Corruption (AAC),
Ministry of Justice, as the keynote speaker. He provided a detailed
analysis of the Act’s three core mechanisms: identity confidentiality,
employment protection, and personal safety, along with corresponding
practical measures. The training aimed to assist the administrative
enforcement system in accurately distinguishing between
whistleblowing, appeals, petitions, and reports when handling matters
raised by the public, thereby ensuring the correct application of laws,
proper case handling, and the implementation of procedural justice.
During his remarks at the course, Director-General Chuo-ran
Miao of the AEA stated that the Public Interest Whistleblower
Protection Act represents a significant advancement in Taiwan’s
whistleblower protection system and serves as a key step toward
aligning with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
When administrative enforcement authorities encounter
whistleblowing-related matters in the future, how to accurately
determine the nature of the case at the earliest possible moment and
establish a prompt and appropriate response mechanism to safeguard
the rights and interests of whistleblowers will be a crucial task that the
AEA and its branches must not overlook.
Encouraged by Director-General Chuo-ran Miao, participants
actively raised potential issues and challenges that may arise in
practice. Through exchanges and discussions during the course,
attendees gained a deeper understanding of the overall system and
enhanced the ability of the administrative enforcement system to
respond effectively. It is hoped that, following the implementation of
the new Act, the AEA and its branches will be better equipped to
respond with confidence and jointly build a safe and trustworthy
environment for whistleblowing.
The AEA will continue to provide practical training on relevant
laws and regulations and will conduct ongoing reviews of supporting
measures. It will also assist its branches in establishing standardized
handling procedures, strengthening awareness of whistleblower
protection, and enhancing the capacity to apply the law. Together,
these efforts aim to build a cleaner and more transparent
administrative enforcement environment.