Enforced by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Office of the Whistleblower).
http://sec.gov/whistleblower
The Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 established a whistleblower program that requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay an award to eligible whistleblowers who voluntarily provide the Commission with original information about a violation of the federal securities laws that leads to the successful enforcement of a covered judicial or administrative action, or a related action. Dodd-Frank also prohibits retaliation by employers against individuals who provide the Commission with information about possible securities violations.
Key Facts
The Securities and Exchange Commission is authorized by Congress to provide monetary awards to eligible individuals who come forward with high-quality original information that leads to a Commission enforcement action in which over $1,000,000 in sanctions is ordered. The range for awards is between 10% and 30% of the money collected.
Additional Information
Final SEC Rules on Whistleblower Protection
Who it affects
Any eligible individual.