NCIJ Network welcomes information that serves the public interest and helps expose corruption, abuse of power, organized crime, financial misconduct, human rights violations, environmental crimes, and other matters of significant public concern.
However, sharing sensitive information can involve risks.
Before contacting us, please carefully consider your personal circumstances and security situation.
Protect Yourself First
Your safety should always be your first priority.
Before sending information, consider:
- Whether your communications may be monitored.
- Whether your employer controls your devices.
- Whether your internet activity could be tracked.
- Whether sharing information could expose you to professional, legal, or personal risks.
If you are uncertain, seek independent legal or digital security advice before proceeding.
Avoid Using Work Devices
Do not contact NCIJ from:
- Workplace computers
- Employer-issued phones
- Government devices
- Corporate email accounts
- Workplace networks
These systems may be monitored or logged.
Whenever possible, use personal devices and secure internet connections.
Use Secure Communication Channels
For sensitive communications, we recommend:
Signal
Signal provides end-to-end encrypted messaging and voice calls.
ProtonMail
Encrypted email service designed to improve privacy.
PGP Encryption
For highly sensitive communications, consider encrypting emails using PGP.
Secure File Upload
Use our secure submission platform when sharing documents, photos, videos, or other files.
Protect Documents and Files
Before sharing documents:
- Review files for identifying information.
- Remove unnecessary personal details.
- Be aware that documents may contain hidden metadata.
- Consider converting files to PDF when appropriate.
If you are unsure, contact us securely and we can discuss options.
Anonymous Submissions
You may choose to submit information anonymously.
However, anonymous submissions can make verification more difficult and may limit our ability to investigate effectively.
Whenever possible, provide a secure method for follow-up communication.
What Information Is Helpful?
Information is most useful when it includes:
- Documents
- Records
- Emails
- Contracts
- Financial information
- Internal reports
- Photographs
- Videos
- Relevant dates
- Names of involved individuals or organizations
- Supporting evidence
The more detail and documentation available, the easier it is for journalists to verify information.
What Happens After You Contact Us?
Our journalists review submissions to determine:
- Whether the information serves the public interest.
- Whether sufficient evidence exists.
- Whether the information can be independently verified.
- Whether additional reporting is required.
Not all submissions result in investigations or publication.
Confidentiality
NCIJ takes source protection seriously.
When appropriate, we take steps to protect the identity of confidential sources and limit access to sensitive information.
However, no communication system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Sources should always assess risks carefully.
Public Interest Matters
We are particularly interested in information relating to:
- Corruption
- Organized crime
- Financial secrecy
- Money laundering
- Sanctions evasion
- Human rights abuses
- War crimes
- Environmental crimes
- Abuse of power
- Surveillance
- Disinformation
Contact Us Securely
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Final Note
Investigative journalism often depends on individuals willing to speak up in the public interest.
NCIJ is committed to treating sources with respect, professionalism, and care while pursuing rigorous, evidence-based reporting.
Your information may help uncover facts that powerful actors would prefer remain hidden.