This is a courtesy translation. In case of any discrepancy, the Portuguese version prevails.
1. What it is for
This channel allows you to report, securely and confidentially, suspected breaches related to the activity of Pro-Educação, Sociedade de Ensino, Lda., the owner of Colégio Leonardo da Vinci. It is provided for in the General Regime for the Protection of Whistleblowers (Law no. 93/2021 of 20 December).
It can be used, for example, to report suspected:
- corruption, fraud or other management irregularities;
- breaches of personal data protection rules;
- breaches relating to safety, public health, the environment or consumer protection;
- other breaches provided for by law.
It is not the channel for complaints or suggestions about how the school runs. For that, please speak to the school office or use the Electronic Complaints Book.
2. Who can make a report
Anyone who has become aware of the breach in the context of a professional relationship with the school, even if that relationship has ended or has not yet begun. For example: employees, service providers, suppliers, trainees, volunteers and job applicants.
3. How to make a report
Reports can be made in writing or verbally, with your name or anonymously:
- By email: to direcao@colegioldvinci.com, with the subject “Confidential – Whistleblowing channel”
- By letter: to the registered office, Rua Conselheiro Bento Miguel, n.º 10, 4710-294 Braga, in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential – Whistleblowing channel”, for the attention of the Head of School
- In person: at the whistleblower’s request, at a meeting arranged through the email above, within a reasonable time
So that the report can be assessed, please describe the facts in as much detail as possible: what happened, when, where and who was involved.
For confidentiality reasons, this website does not have a whistleblowing form. Do not use the contact form or WhatsApp for this purpose.
4. What happens next
- You receive confirmation that the report was received within 7 days.
- The report is assessed by the Head of School, independently and impartially. If the report concerns the Head of School, you may submit it directly through one of the external channels (section 6).
- Within 3 months at the latest, you are informed of the measures planned or taken and the reasons for them.
- You may ask to be told the outcome of the assessment within 15 days of its conclusion.
5. Confidentiality and protection
The identity of the whistleblower and any information that could identify them are confidential and known only to the people responsible for receiving and handling the report.
The law prohibits any form of retaliation against anyone who makes a report in good faith.
6. External channels
You may also report to the competent authorities, for example the National Anti-Corruption Mechanism (MENAC) or the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The law sets out when you can go directly to these channels or make a public disclosure.
7. Personal data
Personal data included in reports is processed only to assess and follow them up, and the record of reports is kept for 5 years, as required by law. More information in our Privacy Policy.