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SecureDrop is an open-source whistleblower submission system that media organizations and NGOs can install to securely receive documents from anonymous sources. It keeps servers owned by the organization, minimizes metadata, and uses encryption in transit and at rest to protect data, making it suitable for high-risk environments. It is free software available in 22 languages, with documentation and guides, plus a directory of SecureDrop deployments by major outlets.
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SecureDrop (developed and maintained by the Freedom of the Press Foundation ) is the gold standard used by major news outlets worldwide

SecureDrop is the undisputed gold standard for anonymous document submission.
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SecureDrop — Best suited to journalists, NGOs, and high-threat environments rather than ordinary corporate compliance. It's open source, self-hosted, designed for anonymous sources, and supports secure communication.

securedrop.org — Best for high-risk journalism/media sources. It is open source and designed specifically for anonymous communication between whistleblowers and journalists