Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are subject to further information in our Whistleblowing Policy. Where there is an inconsistency between these FAQs and the policy, the policy will prevail.

How to Report a Concern What to Expect in the Reporting Process Following Up on a Concern

How to Report a Concern

What kinds of incidents can I report on?

Snap provides a list of categories that you can choose from for your report. If you're not sure which category to choose, select the one you think best fits your concern and the investigator will review your selection.

Who may share a concern by speaking up?

Any Snap employee, member, contractor, or third party may use this helpline to report legal or ethical concerns with Snap or its team members, as permitted by local laws. If you are a Snapchat user and need tech or account support, please contact Snapchat Support. We will not reply to user or account concerns submitted through the helpline.

Is it better to make my report through the website or by phone?

It is your preference and makes no difference whether you make your report through the website or by phone. The call center agents will follow the same steps for filing a report that you would go through on the website, and either way, your concern will be received confidentially, anonymously (if you choose), and routed to only specific individuals who are responsible for evaluating the information you provided.

What to Expect in the Reporting Process

What should I speak up about?

If you witness or experience issues in the following areas, please reach out:

Accounting / Audit Concerns
Bribery and Kickbacks
Discrimination
Employee Relations
Harassment
Retaliation
Intellectual Property
Gifts and Entertainment
Expense Reporting (Expense Reimbursement Scheme)
Financial Concerns
Code of Conduct Violation
Compliance/Regulation Violations
Conflict of Interest
Disclosure or Misappropriation of Confidential Information
Fraud
Information Security
Insider Trading
Policy Violation
Theft
Trade Compliance (Trade Violation)
Vendor Concerns
Workplace Violence
Safety Concerns
Environmental Issue
Unfair Labor Practices
Antitrust or Fair Trading

What can I expect when I file a report?

You can expect the following:

Your concern is taken seriously.
You are treated with dignity and respect.
You are not required to identify yourself.
Your communication is confidential.
Your incident report will be received by Convercent and sent to the individuals deemed appropriate within your organization.
Your organization handles all incident reports according to its internal investigatory procedures.
You will not be retaliated against for good faith reporting.

Who/what is Convercent?

Convercent is a third party that manages Snap's helpline. It allows employees to share concerns or incidents, with the option to remain anonymous, fostering an atmosphere where every voice is heard.

Will my report be shown to the police?

Your report is NOT automatically sent to law enforcement, only if Snap feels law enforcement should receive a copy or if the law requires it.

Will my identity remain confidential and anonymous?

In all instances, every effort will be made to ensure that information relating to a reported incident is kept confidential and communicated on a need-to-know basis only and in accordance with local laws. Below are the different levels of anonymity you may select:

Remain completely anonymous: You will not reveal your name or contact information. Your identity is completely protected on the report.
Remain anonymous toward your organization: You are comfortable revealing your name and contact information to Convercent, but not to your organization. Convercent may contact you confidentially to gather additional information about the report yet will not reveal your identity at any time to your organization.
Share my name and information: You choose to reveal your name and identity to both your organization and to Convercent. Your information will still remain confidential and communicated on a need-to-know basis.

What happens after I submit my report?

All reports submitted are routed to only specific individuals within your organization and outside legal counsel who are responsible for reviewing and evaluating the specific category of information that you provided. Each of these recipients has vast experience in reviewing matters and conducting investigations in a thorough, impartial, and confidential manner.

Will I face retaliation for raising a concern?

When you speak up, the company has your back. Snap doesn't tolerate retaliation of any kind for concerns raised in good faith. Snap also doesn’t tolerate retaliation for refusing to do something that violates Snap's Code of Conduct, the law, or Snap’s policies, or for cooperating with an investigation. Anyone who does retaliate against a team member on those grounds faces disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Following Up on a Concern

Can I change my report or check its status after I submit it?

Once you submit your report, you will receive a report number and be able to create a personal password. Be sure to save both so you check the status and updates of the report after it's been submitted. You won't be able to change anything to your initial report, but you can add additional details using the private case message board that is automatically created with a report. Please note, you may need to log out of your Convercent single-sign on in order to access your report.