Irish Bugle

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

@bugle.95
  • • Open-source, peer-reviewed encryption
  • • Optional disappearing messages
  • • Voice and video calls available
Download Signal

SecureDrop (Coming Soon)

For maximum anonymity and whistleblower protection

SecureDrop is not available yet. We're working hard to launch it soon.

Email

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