What is Bupae Alio? Bupae Alio is an independently operated third-party system that lets internal and external stakeholders report corruption or unethical conduct inside an organization without risking their identity. Security is built in to prevent identity disclosure at the source. The system helps organizations prevent and detect corruption and strengthen institutional integrity. Background Growing Ethics Risks Hidden risks are hard to surface Organizations face unpredictable ethics threats Misconduct drives rising opportunity costs Reputational harm weakens competitiveness Stronger Risk Control and Better Performance Lower risk and greater operating stability Lower corruption costs and improved profitability Inadequate Response Systems Employee reports and consultations are the most important early warning of risk (43%) In-house systems rarely earn employee trust A secure, professionally run anonymous system is needed Stronger Internal Dialogue and Grievance Management A safe channel for internal communication, reporting, and prevention Visibility into internal issues and employee concerns National and International Guidance International standards ISO 26000 and ISO 37000 recommend a helpline The EICC (Electronic Industry Code of Conduct) recommends a helpline Domestic guidance The government recommended that public institutions adopt a helpline (July 5, 2018) Reflected in public enterprise and institutional evaluations A Stronger Ethics Framework and Better Evaluation Readiness A systematic foundation for ethics issues Preparedness for management and integrity evaluations The Concept of Bupae Alio 01 An anonymous reporting system designed to prevent human rights violations and embed a culture of integrity 02 An internal communications channel operated by an independent specialist organization (the Korea Ethics and Human Rights Institute), with anonymity and security guaranteed at the technical level 03 Core infrastructure for ESG management and compliance (CP) programs, giving every member of the organization a safe way to speak up Element Three Pillars of Bupae Alio 01 Independent Outsourcing Direct operation is often inefficient. We outsource to an independent third party. 02 Guaranteed Anonymity Technical safeguards protect user anonymity and prevent identity disclosure. 03 Enhanced Security Encryption and strengthened security controls reduce the risk of information exposure. What Sets Bupae Alio Apart The essence of anonymous reporting is trust. Bupae Alio protects the reporter’s anonymity and the contracting organization’s security. Confidential Attorney Legal advice from an attorney Stronger anonymity for users Safe reporting A Secure System Rigorous information security Full-content encryption Isolated, independent servers Easier Adoption Through Employee Trust IP tracing prevention Absolute anonymity Fast Communication With Reporters Reporters are notified when an administrator posts a reply Prompt Support and Feedback Active follow-up Support for internal adoption 01Robust Security and Firewall Systems Firewalls block intrusion and enable real-time monitoring All data is encrypted for security at the source 24-hour security monitoring Operated on CSAP-certified government cloud infrastructure that meets public-sector information security standards 02Full-Content Encryption All data is encrypted at the source The full report is converted by encryption algorithms Even system administrators at the Korea Ethics and Human Rights Institute cannot decrypt the content Full-content encryption blocks leakage risk at the source Database encryption and a web application firewall (WAF) meet national-level data protection standards 03Complete Anonymity Through IP Tracing Prevention An IP tracing prevention system fully protects reporter anonymity The server blocks IP tracing so log files are never created With no IP records, users cannot be traced and identity disclosure is not a concern Only the relevant organization’s administrators can view reports and outcomes Data is stored in Korea and protected by 24×365 security monitoring ※ Strict handling of reporter information and safeguards against external disclosure protect anonymity Additional Services Service 01 Bupae Alio promotional stickers Service 02 Bupae Alio app App Store Google Play Bupae Alio Service 03 Integrity lectures and Bupae Alio user briefings Service 04 Confidential Reward Payment We surveyed employees to assess awareness of Bupae Alio, the in-house anonymous reporting system, and trust in its anonymity. 1Select reward recipients 2Notify eligible reporters how to apply 3Receive the reporter’s application 4Disburse the reward 5Confirm payment Service 05 Discounts on Integrity and Ethics Training Organizations that operate Bupae Alio receive leading discounts on training content. Benefit 01 Discount on online integrity and ethics courses Self-paced e-learning at member-only rates. Benefit 02 Member discount on in-person integrity and ethics training Special member rates for on-site seminars and group sessions. Benefit 03 Member discount on integrity and ethics consulting Preferential rates for organization-specific consulting.
