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Protected Disclosure Letter Template
How to formally make a protected disclosure to your employer or a prescribed regulator — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Whistleblowing · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to formally make a protected disclosure to your employer or a prescribed regulator, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong protected disclosure letter should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- State clearly this is a formal protected disclosure
- Describe the wrongdoing being disclosed with facts and dates
- Explain why the worker reasonably believes this is in the public interest
- Identify the recipient as the appropriate person to receive the disclosure
- Request the matter is investigated and a formal response given
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