nic <nic@404ed.org> wrote:
dropboxes would normally be more like an "anonymous tip from a payphone" that would lead to verifiable data that could be used in court. not the be all and end all of a case.
Yes, and this is important to remember. Obviously, the organization which runs the dropbox needs to verify the information carefully and take appropriate action. It's also worth bearing in mind that some countries have laws in place designed to protect the interests of whistleblowers. This isn't my area of expertise, and I suspect that some of the protections are more effective than others. I don't know what the laws cover, e.g., whether it's only public-sector issues or also the private sector Obviously, if it's a criminal matter reported to the police, then issues of witness protection arise, which can likewise be complex.