The article is devoted to the special significance of the institution of whistleblowers, which is able to influence the detection of corruption violations and identify corruption risks, as well as promotes the implementation of specially authorized bodies to combat corruption. In particular, it is substantiated that the existence of the institution of whistleblowers helps to reduce corruption in real social relations, because one of the elements of the mechanism of effective fight against corruption is a sharp public attitude to such a negative phenomenon that will distort all spheres of public life. Thus, the provision of information to anti-corruption bodies about the manifestation of corruption by both government officials and individuals and / or legal entities, who are the first to commit illegal acts / omissions, will be one of the privileges of the state in this area. It is determined that it is necessary to take into account the positive experience of foreign countries on the legal regulation of the institution of whistleblowers. Therefore, in order to effectively fight corruption, the issue of guaranteeing Ukraine proper protection of life and health of the whistleblower and / or his relatives becomes relevant, which led to recommendations for such activities. In particular, the state should help to eliminate insecurity and fear of being convicted, because society's attitude to whistleblowers is more negative, and such an institution of exposure is young and nascent. It should be understood that the whistleblower is not a snitch, but an informant about the facts of corruption offenses known to him and provides such information to anti-corruption authorities. It is important to publicly inform the public about corruption violations and relevant violators, and a set of such measures should be aimed at different segments of society. In turn, a conscious society with an intolerance of corruption will help to overcome this negative phenomenon and minimize its manifestations.