Investigative reporters today face an increasingly hostile landscape. Surveillance is pervasive, whistleblowers take immense personal risks, and the simple act of contacting a journalist can trigger far-reaching consequences – but there are ways to protect your information and your sources, veteran journalists and safety experts said during a panel at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference.
Source protection requires more than just encrypted apps and cautious communication, the panelists – Arnaud Ouédraogo, coordinator of investigative network Cenozo in West Africa, Paul Radu, co-founder and head of innovation at the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Delphine Halgand-Mishra, founding executive director of The Signals Network, and Runa Sandvik, founder of Granitt — told the audience.
It demands careful planning, a deep understanding of digital and physical threat environments, and a willingness to adapt, the experts explained during the “Source Safeguarding: Protecting Whistleblowers and Leaks” session.
Above all: it’s crucial to always consider legal, physical, and digital risks – if you neglect one, you risk exposure or harm.
Keeping digital communication and data safe is imperative for investigative journalism. While it can be overwhelming, there are some easy steps to take to make sure your digital communication is as safe as possible.
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