oznamovatel

Oznamovatel is a term used in Czech and Slovak to describe a person who provides information or notice about facts, often concerning suspected wrongdoing, to authorities, organizations, or media. The word is built from the verb oznámit (to inform) with the agentive suffix -ovatel, yielding a noun that designates the person performing the action of informing.

Roles and contexts

An oznamovatel can be a citizen, employee, insider, or witness who reports a crime, corruption, safety violations, or other improper conduct. The information may be directed to police, prosecutors, regulators, a company’s compliance function, or journalism outlets. In corporate or institutional settings, an oznamovatel is sometimes referred to as a whistleblower or informant, depending on the context and legal framework.

Legal and ethical dimensions

In many jurisdictions, informing about illegal or unethical actions is protected by laws or policies designed to encourage reporting while safeguarding the reporter from retaliation. Protections and procedures vary by country and sector, and they may cover anonymity, confidentiality, and secure channels for disclosure. The term itself does not specify the formality of the disclosure; an oznamovatel might provide a casual tip or a formal complaint.

See also

Informant; whistleblower; tip line; disclosure.

Note

Usage can differ by language and legal tradition, and not all disclosures carry the same legal status. The concept emphasizes the act of informing and the role of the person who provides information about a matter of concern.