# Recital (172)

> This recital applies to all EU Member States as part of the implementation of the AI Act.

## Introduction

Persons acting as whistleblowers regarding infringements of this Regulation should be protected under Union law.

## Content

Persons acting as whistleblowers on the infringements of this Regulation should be protected under the Union law. Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 54 ) should therefore apply to the reporting of infringements of this Regulation and the protection of persons reporting such infringements.

## Official source
- [Source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1689#rct_172)