1. The Authority shall coordinate with the Competent Authorities to provide the necessary protection for the reporter or witness in accordance with the controls and procedures stipulated in the Anti-Corruption Procedures Regulations, without prejudice to the provisions of Federal Law No. (14) of 2020 concerning the protection of witnesses and the like. Including:

   A. Provide the necessary protection for him at his residence whenever necessary and in coordination with the security and police authorities in the State.

   B. Do not disclose the identity of the reporter or witness or any information referring to them.

   C. Protect the reporter or witness at his workplace and ensuring that he is not subjected to any discrimination or ill-treatment.

2. For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Law by Decree, reporting violations of financial and administrative corruption to the Authority is not considered a violation of the provisions of legislation and agreements related to disclosure or disclosure of confidential information, whether in the Regulated Entity in which the reporter works or with which he deals.

3. No person may be punished simply for reporting or testifying concerning financial and administrative corruption, unless the report is false or malicious, and the reporter or witness who is harmed in violation of the provisions of Clauses (1) and (2) of this Article may demand appropriate compensation from the person who caused this damage.