Non-sysadmins read username: 4julian password: $etJulianFree!2Day and wish they could open corporate or government archives up to mining.
Don’t despair! Even non-sysadmins can participate in the Assange Data Tsunami, worldwide leaking of data in the event of the arrest of Julian Assange.
Check out the Whistle Blower FAQ – International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) by Gerald Ryle.
FYI, By some unspecified criteria, the ICIJ decides which individuals and groups mentioned in a leak that merit public exposure and those that do not. This is a universal practice amoung journalists. Avoiding it requires non-journalist outlets.
The ICIJ does a great job with leaks but if I were going to deprive a government or corporation of power over information, why would I empower journalists to make the same tell/don’t tell decision? Let the public decide what to make of the all the information. Assisted by the efforts of journalists but not with some information being known only to the journalists.
From the FAQ:
‘What information should I include?’ and other frequently asked questions about becoming a whistleblower
In my 30-year career as a journalist, I’ve spoken with thousands of potential sources, some of them with interesting tips or insider knowledge, others with massive datasets to share. Conversations often start with questions about the basics of whistleblowing. If you’re thinking about leaking information, here are some of the things you should keep in mind:
Q. What is a whistleblower?
A whistleblower is someone who has evidence of wrongdoing, abuse of power, fraud or misconduct and who shares it with a third party such as an investigative journalism organization like the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
By blowing the whistle you can help prevent the possible escalation of misconduct or corruption.
Edward Snowden is one of the world’s best-known Whistleblowers.
Q. Can a whistleblower remain anonymous?
Yes. We will always go out of our way to protect whistleblowers. You can remain anonymous for as long as you want, and, in fact, this is sometimes the best protection that journalists can offer whistleblowers.
Q. What information should I include?
To enable a thorough investigation, you should include a detailed description of the issue you are concerned about. Ideally, you should also include documents or data. The more information you provide, the better the work the journalists can do.
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I need to write something up on “raw leaking,” that is not using a journalist. Look for that early next week!