Secure Tip Line
Your voice matters. Share information securely and confidentially with our investigative team.
Your Security is Our Priority
We take source protection seriously. Choose the communication method that best suits your security needs. For sensitive information, use our encrypted channels below.
Choose Your Secure Channel
Signal Messenger
Encrypted messaging with disappearing messages option
- • Open-source, peer-reviewed encryption
- • Optional disappearing messages
- • Voice and video calls available
SecureDrop (Coming Soon)
For maximum anonymity and whistleblower protection
SecureDrop is not available yet. We're working hard to launch it soon.
Send us tips via standard email
Email: tips@bugle.ie
Security Best Practices
Protect yourself when sharing sensitive information
Before You Contact Us
- • Use a computer you trust
- • Consider using Tor Browser for anonymity
- • Create a new email account if needed
- • Don't use work devices or networks
- • Remove metadata from documents
What to Include
- • Relevant documents or evidence
- • Timeline of events
- • Key people involved
- • Why this matters to the public
- • Your preferred contact method
What Happens After You Submit a Tip?
1. Secure Review: Our team reviews all tips in a secure environment
2. Verification: We verify information while protecting your identity
3. Investigation: If the tip leads to a story, we conduct thorough investigation
4. Protection: Your identity is always protected unless you explicitly agree otherwise