Identity Protection
Generally speaking, a “whistle blower” does not need to be overly cautious but if a “leak” does precipitate an investigation, it is important identification is made as difficult as possible. If a “whistle blower” takes unnecessary risks then the chances of identification are greatly increased.
At Whistle Blowers Press Agency Limited (Whistle Blowers) we have introduced a number of safeguards to make the identity of the “whistle blower” as difficult as possible. We have introduced Skype telephone services (it is virtually impossible to monitor a “skype” call) and we utilise “pay as you go” mobile phones for particularly sensitive phone calls (see below).
If you take the precautions listed below the risk of identification will be minimised. Remember, with the exception of a “leak” which relates to the commission of serious crime or endangers national security, nobody is going to look too deeply at the source of the leak – their immediate concern will be to minimise the damage caused by the leak and prevent recurrence.