JournalistScandal.com
Operated under Jatiya.org | Public-Interest & Anti-Corruption Journalism Platform
Effective Date:05.01.2026
JournalistScandal.com is an independent, non-partisan, evidence-based platform dedicated to exposing corruption, misconduct and ethical violations within journalism and media-related institutions.
We recognise that privacy, source protection and data security are essential to press freedom and public trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect and disclose information.
Our privacy practices are guided by the following principles: Public interest over private power. Protection of whistleblowers and sources. Data minimisation and confidentiality. Transparency and accountability. Constitutional and ethical responsibility
We may collect limited information when you: Submit a report, tip or evidence. Contact the platform. Exercise the right of reply This may include: Written statements or explanations. Documents, images, audio or video files. Optional contact details (only if you choose to provide them)
Anonymous submissions are permitted and encouraged where safety is a concern.
When you visit JournalistScandal.com, we may automatically collect: IP address (temporarily, for security purposes) Browser type and device information. Log data related to website access. This data is used only for: Platform security. Abuse prevention. Technical performance. We do not track users for advertising or profiling.
Information is used strictly to: Assess, verify and investigate submissions. Publish evidence-based public-interest reports. Prevent malicious or false reporting. Respond to legal or ethical obligations. Protect the integrity of the platform. We do not use data for marketing, advertising or commercial purposes.
Source protection is fundamental to our mission. We: Allow anonymous submissions. Do not require real names unless voluntarily provided. Avoid collecting unnecessary personal data. Redact identifying details before publication where required. No technical or editorial process is designed to identify anonymous whistleblowers.
JournalistScandal.com does not sell, rent or trade personal data.
Information may be disclosed only if:
Explicit consent is provided by the user. Required by a lawful court order. Necessary to prevent imminent harm to life or safety. Even in such cases, disclosure is limited to the minimum legally required.
When publishing investigative content: Personal data is handled with proportionality, Only information relevant to public interest is disclosed. Individuals or organisations named are given the opportunity to respond. Verified responses or corrections are published transparently.
8. Data Storage and Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including: Secure servers and access controls. Limited editorial access to sensitive data. Regular security monitoring. Data is retained only as long as necessary for investigative, legal or archival purposes and is securely deleted thereafter.
JournalistScandal.com does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.
Sensitive data (health, psychological, biometric or similar) is handled with extreme caution and published only when: It is directly relevant to public interest. It is ethically justified. It does not cause disproportionate harm.
The website may contain links to external websites or platforms.
JournalistScandal.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, ethical or operational changes.
All updates will be published on the website and take effect immediately upon publication.
For privacy-related questions, concerns or requests:
📧 Email: privacy@journalistscandal.com
🌐 Website: https://journalistscandal.com
Whistleblower safety is public safety.
Privacy protection is press freedom.
JournalistScandal.com exists to protect truth-tellers, not power-holders.