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Whistle blowing is a total crap shoot. We'd have much more of it if that wasn't the case.

• Terr_ 10y ago
  If the data you provide is so damning you don't even need to prove that you're a reliable source, then you could submit it anonymously, as an encrypted block along with a public key to decrypt it. Then, if things look favorable, you can step forward and prove your identity by supplying the matching private-key. I expect the problem is that first "if" -- authorities may want to be super-sure of the origin of the information before they proceed with it.
  • rjbwork 10y ago
    Sorry, an encrypted block? A public key? Like, for my desk drawer? A private key? But i alreaady gave the public key out how can it be private too? See where i'm going with this? You've put a massive technical stumbling block on non-technical folks in order to expose wrong-doing.
    • Terr_ 10y ago
      Only if they do it from scratch. However, most of the possible encryption options and complicated parts of PKI aren't needed or relevant for this use-case. It's arguably even simpler than a zip-file utility when it comes to workflows.
  • intrasight 10y ago
    I'm not sure if that would satisfy the legal requirements of the wistleblower statutes. Plus, I don't see how that protects you once you do come forward as the source. So likely you'd end up with all the downsides without any of the upsides.
• Terr_ 10y ago
  If the data you provide is so damning you don't even need to prove that you're a reliable source, then you could submit it anonymously, as an encrypted block along with a public key to decrypt it. Then, if things look favorable, you can step forward and prove your identity by supplying the matching private-key. I expect the problem is that first "if" -- authorities may want to be super-sure of the origin of the information before they proceed with it.