A Protected Way to Share Information

Some people carry information for a long time.

Often, silence is not indifference, it is caution, fear, or the absence of a safe structure.
This page exists to explain protected, legitimate ways information can be shared, without urgency and without expectation.

Nothing is required.
Reading this page is enough.

What This Page Is, and What It Is Not

This page is:

  • A neutral explanation of safe, established options

  • A place to understand boundaries before decisions

  • A reminder that control stays with the person who holds the information

This page is not:

  • A public tip line

  • A demand for disclosure

  • A request for names, details, or timelines

  • A belief that truth must surface quickly

There is no obligation to act.

Control Comes Before Disclosure

If someone chooses to step forward, nothing begins with telling a story.

What comes first is:

  • understanding options

  • seeing protections in writing

  • deciding what feels safe.

    This page respects that.

Ways Information Can Be Shared Safely

There is no single correct path.
Different people require different forms of protection.

Below are independent, established options that exist outside this site.

Legal or Protective Channels

Some people choose to begin with organizations or professionals whose role is to:

  • explain rights in writing

  • define limits before disclosure

  • ensure protection does not disappear afterward

These paths prioritize agreements first, information second.

Investigative or Journalistic Channels with Source Protections

Some people prefer communication through institutions that:

  • operate under formal source-protection standards

  • document boundaries clearly

  • involve editorial and legal oversight

Publication is not assumed.
Disclosure is staged and conditional.

Digital Safety and Anonymous Inquiry

Sometimes the safest first step is simply asking questions.

There are organizations that provide guidance on:

  • secure communication

  • anonymity

  • reducing personal risk before any contact is made

An initial message does not need details.
It can be brief.
It can be anonymous.

What Happens First, If Anything Happens at All

If contact is made through any channel, the order matters:

  1. Safety and clarity

  2. Written boundaries

  3. Then, only if chosen, information

There is no deadline.
There is no expectation of completion.

You may stop at any point.

This Page’s Role

This page does not act as:

  • an intermediary

  • a representative

  • a gatekeeper

  • or a handler of information

It exists only to:

  • explain options

  • point to existing structures

  • and step out of the way

If You Choose to Ask About Options

If, and only if, you decide to make contact through any channel:

  • you do not need to give a name

  • you do not need to give details

  • you do not need to commit

An initial message can simply ask:

“What protections exist before anything is shared?”

That is enough.

Independent Support and Protected Channels

This section exists for one purpose only:
to point toward independent, established channels that already exist to protect people who carry sensitive information.

This page does not collect statements, evaluate credibility, or act as an intermediary.
The options below are provided so that support, protection, and responsibility do not rest on any single person or platform.

There is no expectation that any path below be used.
They are offered solely as reference.

Legal and Whistleblower Protection Resources

Some people prefer to begin with organizations whose primary role is to explain rights, protections, and options in writing, before any disclosure occurs.

  • Whistleblower Aid
    A pioneering non-profit legal organization that helps public and private sector workers report and expose wrongdoing, safely, lawfully, and responsibly.

  • Government Accountability Project
    Offers confidential intake, legal strategy guidance, and long-term protection frameworks.

Individuals may also seek independent legal counsel experienced in witness protection, cooperation agreements, or international matters.
No relationship with this site is required or assumed.

Investigative Journalism & Source-Protection Channels

Some people choose to communicate through journalistic institutions that operate under formal source-protection standards and documented editorial processes.

  • SecureDrop
    An encrypted system used by many established news organizations to allow anonymous and protected communication.

  • Committee to Protect Journalists
    Provides guidance on safety, confidentiality, and risk considerations for sources.

These channels do not require immediate disclosure, publication, or public identification.

Digital Safety & Anonymity Guidance

For individuals whose primary concern is safety or traceability, some organizations focus specifically on secure communication and anonymity.

  • Electronic Frontier Foundation
    Offers practical guides on secure communication, privacy, and digital self-protection.

  • Access Now
    Provides resources and guidance for people facing risk due to sensitive information.

Exploring these resources does not obligate further action.

Advocacy and Support Organizations

Some individuals prefer to begin with organizations that emphasize care, dignity, and staged disclosure, rather than investigation or exposure.

Only organizations with:

  • written confidentiality policies

  • clear intake boundaries

  • no pressure toward public disclosure should be considered.

This site does not endorse or represent any specific advocacy group.

A Final Note

Choosing not to speak is sometimes an act of protection.
Choosing to explore options quietly can be enough for now.

This chapter exists so that paths are visible, not so that anyone is pushed onto them.

Take whatever time you need.

Disclaimer: This page and the resources listed within it are provided for informational purposes only. This page does not solicit tips, testimony, or confidential information This page does not act as a legal representative, investigator, or intermediary No communication with this site creates a professional, legal, or fiduciary relationship Decisions about whether, when, or how to share information rest entirely with the individual. All external organizations operate independently and under their own policies, terms, and legal obligations.

Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.