As an informant it is possible for you to use the grievance mechanism anonymously, i.e. without disclosing your identity. If you decide to deliberately and knowingly disclose your identity to IFE, we will need your consent to do so. We will treat your identity confidentially during the internal and extrajudicial or official steps of any investigation proceedings. However, it may be necessary to disclose your identity in communications with authorities and/or courts.
In certain cases, IFE also has an obligation under data protection law to inform the accused person of the allegations made against him or her within one month at the latest. In this context, your identity as an informant will not be disclosed - insofar as this is permissible in accordance with Art. 14 Para.3 lit.a DSGVO.
Please note that you can no longer revoke your declaration of consent at the latest from the time of such disclosure to authorities and / or courts or the accused person (further details under "Revocation of declaration of consent").