Powers And Perils Of Whistleblowing

Ever wondered about the heroes lurking in the shadows, daring to speak up against corruption and wrongdoing? Dive into the riveting world of whistleblowing with this eye-opening book! Inside, you'll discover: - The gripping stories of courageous whistleblowers who risked it all to expose the truth, from Daniel Ellsberg and Chelsea Manning to W. Mark Felt and Frank Serpico. - A comprehensive exploration of whistleblower protection laws and the ethical dilemmas faced by those who choose to speak out. - Cutting-edge insights into the future of whistleblowing, including emerging trends in protection, technological advancements, and advocacy for stronger support. This book isn't just about scandalous revelations-it's a call to action for accountability, transparency, and integrity in every aspect of society. With its compelling narratives, thought-provoking analyses, and empowering messages, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about justice and truth. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the knowledge to make a difference. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey into the heart of whistleblowing!

Whistleblowing is the public disclosure of information with the purpose of revealing wrongdoings and abuses of power that harm the public interest. This book presents a comprehensive theory of whistleblowing: it defines the concept, reconstructs its origins, discusses it within the current ethical debate, and elaborates a justification of unauthorized disclosures. Its normative proposal is based on three criteria of permissibility: the communicative constraints, the intent, and the public interest conditions. The book distinguishes between two forms of whistleblowing, civic and political, showing how they apply in the contexts of corruption and government secrecy. The book articulates a conception of public interest as a claim concerning the presumptive interest of the public. It argues that public interest is defined in opposition to corporate powers and its core content identified by the rights that are all-purposive for the distribution of social benefits. A crucial part of the proposal is dedicated to the impact of security policies and government secrecy on civil liberties. It argues that unrestrained secrecy limits the epistemic entitlement of citizens to know under which conditions their rights are limited by security policies and corporate interests. When citizens are denied the right to assess when these policies are prejudicial to their freedoms, whistleblowing represents a legitimate form of political agency that safeguards the fundamental rights of citizens against the threat of unrestrained secrecy by government power. Finally, the book contributes to shifting the attention of democratic theory from the procedures of consent formation to the mechanisms that guarantee the expression of dissent. It argues that whistleblowing is a distinctive form of civil dissent that contributes to the demands of institutional transparency in constitutional democracies and explores the idea that the way institutions are responsive to dissent determines the robustness of democracy, and ultimately, its legitimacy. What place dissenters have within a society, whether they enjoy personal safety, legal protection, and safe channels for their disclosure, are hallmarks of a good democracy, and of its sense of justice.

Discover the gripping tale of Julian Assange, a brilliant hacker, gifted journalist, and passionate advocate for freedom of speech and transparency. In JULIAN ASSANGE: From Hacking to Whistleblowing, we delve into the complex and controversial world of Assange, exploring his groundbreaking work with WikiLeaks, the global implications of his actions, and the ethical and moral dilemmas that surround his legacy. Overview: This thought-provoking e-book unravels the multifaceted journey of a man who has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital activism landscape. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the following key aspects: Table of Contents: 1. The Rise of Digital Activism - The Impact of Social Media - Evolving Threats to Digital Activism 2. Julian Assange's Legacy and Relevance - The Power of Whistleblowing - The Global Implications 3. Government Responses to Whistleblowing - Legal and Ethical Dimensions - Protecting Whistleblowers 4. Ethical and Moral Dilemmas in the Context of Assange, WikiLeaks, Whistleblowing, and Free Speech - Balancing Freedom and Responsibility - The Consequences of Truth 5. Protecting Whistleblowers and Ensuring Their Safety - Strengthening Whistleblower Protection Laws - Building a Culture of Acceptance - The Role of Technology 6. Debates on Assange's Actions - The Ongoing Controversy - The Broader Implications 7. WikiLeaks: A Catalyst for Transparency and Accountability - The Legacy of Secure Communication - Assange's Collaboration Network 8. The Aftermath: Assange's Arrest and Extradition - The Battle for Justice - The Future of Digital Activism 9. Final Thoughts on Transparency and Freedom of Information - Nurturing a Culture of Accountability - The Path Forward 10. Key Documents and Leaks - A World Unveiled - The Impact of Classified Information 11. Government Responses to Whistleblowing - The Legal Framework - International Perspectives 12. Ethical and Moral Dilemmas in the Context of Assange - The Philosophy of Whistleblowing - The Price of Transparency 13. The Power of Digital Activism - The Digital Revolution - The Age of Information 14. Digital Activism's Global Impact - Grassroots Movements - Shaping the Future 15. Assange's Collaboration Network - The Faces Behind WikiLeaks - Digital Warriors and Whistleblowers Unlock the secrets of one of the most influential figures in the digital age. JULIAN ASSANGE: From Hacking to Whistleblowing is a compelling journey through the world of activism, transparency, and the fight for freedom of information. It offers a balanced perspective on Assange's legacy, while raising important questions about the fine line between liberty and security. This e-book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, ethics, and global politics. Be prepared for a thrilling exploration of the power of digital activism and the people who have reshaped the world as we know it. Get your copy of JULIAN ASSANGE: From Hacking to Whistleblowing now and embark on a journey into the heart of modern activism!

We are living in a time of mind-boggling corruption, but we are also living in a golden age of whistleblowing. Over the past two decades, whistleblowers have emerged as both the government's best weapon against corporate misconduct and the citizenry's best defence against government. Drawing on relentless original research, including in-depth interviews with more than 200 whistleblowers, Crisis of Conscience is a modern-day David-and-Goliath saga, told through a series of riveting cases drawn from Big Pharma, the military, and beyond.

Choose the best speak-up arrangements for your organisation The last five years have seen dramatic and fundamental changes in whistleblower procedures for organisations. Prompted by a spate of important public disclosures, organizations are now mandated by law to implement effective arrangements enabling employees to speak up about perceived wrongdoing. Currently few resources exist to help with this. To help fill the gap, The Whistleblowing Guide examines the opportunities and challenges associated with different types of whistleblowing and speak-up arrangements, making recommendations based on best practices you can trust. Identifies the major organisational, structural and cultural obstacles to speaking up through speak-up arrangements Proposes effective whistleblowing and speak-up arrangements Explains the specific policy and legislation requirements that can promote or impede the effective implementation of speak-up arrangements, and how these can be translated into commercial and public organizations across sectors and cultures Makes a clear distinction between internal and external reporting arrangements The Whistleblowing Guide offers conceptual clarification about these key issues, including a focus on internal and external speak-up procedures, organisational response and communication, impartiality and trust.

In today’s era of increased regulation and renewed enforcement efforts, unethical behavior and misconduct are a focus of concern among not only governments and regulators, but also investors, firms, employees, customers, and the public. Accordingly, compliance programs have gained prominence in the organizational agenda. A properly designed and implemented compliance program provides crucial assurance for all stakeholders that an organization’s personnel abide by all applicable regulations, internal ethical principles, codes of conduct, and other guidelines. Based on empirical experience and illustrative cases, The Promises and Perils of Compliance seeks to discuss compliance not as just another management tool, but rather as a collection of rules, norms and controls embedded into an organization’s culture and environment that must be understood when designing a compliance program. The authors propose that organizations must be transparent at all stages of the design and implementation of the compliance program and be prepared to interpret, adapt, change, and redefine the program in action. It is also important for organizations to set a realistic agenda for the program so that gains can be seen and celebrated by all stakeholders. This book offers a pathway to understanding the organizational dynamics any compliance effort needs to consider. It will benefit business students as well as managers, compliance officers, and CEOs and executives at every level.

This book underscores the ethical pitfalls that one can expect to encounter at work and enhances one's ability to do the right thing, despite these organizational pressures. It is a potent tool to foster more ethical

Fraud, corruption and bribery in and around public services have become an increasing concern in recent years. The reported level of fraud and corruption affecting the public sector has remained unacceptably high despite numerous national and international initiatives intended to tackle these crimes and their consequences. Fraud and Corruption in Public Services is a definitive, practical guide to the diverse risks that arise in central and local government. There is guidance on civil and criminal law around fraud, bribery and corruption as well as the national and international governmental measures and initiatives for countering this form of criminality. Most importantly of all, the book offers advice, practical examples and strategies for preventing and combating fraud, bribery and corruption. The text is readable, well-informed and intensely practical; illustrated throughout with real-life examples from the author's 40 year career.

This book analyzes whistleblowing platforms and the adoption of encryption tools in journalism. Whistleblowing platforms are becoming an important phenomenon for journalism in this era and offer safer solutions for communicating with whistleblowers and obtaining leaks. WikiLeaks and the Snowden case have been powerful game changers for today’s journalism, showing the potentials of and needs for encryption for journalistic purposes, together with the perils of surveillance. Whistleblowing platforms are also an interesting example of journalists and hackers coming together to support investigations with new tools and practices. The book introduces this phenomenon and features a qualitative study about whistleblowing platforms and their adoption in the journalistic field.