Can someone be seriously harmed by some anonymous report that is untrue ?
Anonymous reports cannot be used to apply sanctions or to refer a matter to national authorities for prosecution unless the facts are confirmed by an independent investigation according to Bank procedures. Anonymous reports, if credible, can only serve as the basis for launching an investigation. It is only when an investigation supports an anonymous report that any action will be taken. Furthermore, the investigations are conducted under the highest level of confidentiality, and everything possible will be done to prevent the information leaking out. All records are maintained in locked files, and a log is kept of all access to any confidential document. In the case of Bank, there will be absolutely no reference to an anonymous report placed on the person’s personnel file.
