Identity Protection
If you are contemplating blowing the whistle you will need to balance the benefits of making a disclosure against the potential pitfalls. A whistleblowing disclosure made today has the possibility of causing future harm and possibly long-term problems, to yourself, family and friends; this may happen a long time after the disclosure has occurred.
You should seriously consider the risks of whistleblowing and think twice about making a disclosure to us at Whistle Blowers or any other organisation.
If you need advice contact us on +44 (0)1206 711055 or if you are calling from the USA, +1 828 835 2736 – do not give your name and outline the circumstances without providing relevant detail. We can then help you determine the risks involved.
At all levels, a whistleblower needs to exercise caution and consider the ramifications of identification. From the start it is important to reduce risk of identification to the minimum, even if at some stage, now or in the future, you are willing to “go on record” as the source of information. Remember, what applies today may well not apply in the future and down the line an unscrupulous press agency or media publisher/broadcaster will have moved on and will not be concerned about your welfare.
For full details of the risks involved in whistleblowing and how to protect yourself, please email us at newsdesk@whistleblowers.uk.com and request a copy of our fact sheet, “Whistle Blowing and Identity Protection.”
If you need urgent advice, speak to our news editor, 24/7 on +44 (0)7470 432200