Sophie Zhang shares a key takeaway: Know yourself, know what you're willing to risk, and use that as your starting principle. She also offers essential tips for whistleblowers on protecting themselves and making informed decisions before going public. @szhang_ds
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Most whistleblowers remain anonymous, with only a few choosing to step into the public eye. In 2024, TSN supported 40 whistleblowers across 10 countries, but only three chose to reveal their identities.
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“I feel like in an ideal world, whistleblowers would not exist.” – Sophie Zhang
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In these uncertain times, it’s crucial to recognize the role of whistleblowers in exposing the truth. From Theranos to Facebook, Uber, Google and OpenAI, their courage has uncovered critical issues within the tech industry.
Whistleblowers will remain essential in holding Big Tech and governments accountable and protecting them is more important than ever.
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We support and protect journalists, sources and whistleblowers throughout their journey—before, during and years after their disclosures.
At SXSW 2025, we shared how requests for our support have significantly increased, highlighting the growing need for whistleblower protection.
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