whistleblower
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 583 U.S. 149 - Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers · 2018Most cited · 81 citing opinions
a person who provides "information relating to a violation of the securities laws to the Commission." §78u–6(a)(6).
United States Code
7 U.S.C. § 26 — under this chapter
The term “whistleblower” means any individual, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly, who provides information relating to a violation of this chapter to the Commission, in a manner established by rule or regulation by the Commission.
15 U.S.C. § 78u-6 — in this section
The term “whistleblower” means any individual who provides, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly who provide, information relating to a violation of the securities laws to the Commission, in a manner established, by rule or regulation, by the Commission.
31 U.S.C. § 5323 — in this section (3 versions over time)
The term “whistleblower” means any individual who provides, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly who provide, information relating to a violation of this subchapter, chapter 35 or section 4305 or 4312 of title 50, the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.), or .),1 and for conspiracies to violate the aforementioned provisions to the employer of the individual or individuals, including as part of the job duties of the individual or individuals, or to the Secretary or the Attorney General.
31 U.S.C. § 5323 — in this section (2 versions over time)
Solely for the purposes of subsection (g)(1), the term “whistleblower” includes any individual who takes, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly who take, an action described in subsection (g)(1)(A).
38 U.S.C. § 323 — in this section
The term "whistleblower" means one who makes a whistleblower disclosure.
38 U.S.C. § 732 — in this section (2 versions over time)
In this section, the terms “supervisory employee” and “whistleblower” have the meanings given such terms in section 323 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 30172 — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “whistleblower” means any employee or contractor of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership who voluntarily provides to the Secretary original information relating to any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation or alleged violation of any notification or reporting requirement of this chapter, which is likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury.