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Power Lens Bangladesh

Whistleblower Protection

How Power Lens receives and handles sensitive reports, and how we protect those who make them.

If you have seen corruption, abuse of power or a violation of rights, and you are taking a risk to tell us, this page explains what happens next.

How to make a report

Use the whistleblower portal. It is set up for sensitive submissions. Do not use ordinary email or contact forms for this. [TO ADD: the secure channels you offer, for example an encrypted messaging number or a secure submission system]

What happens after you report

  1. We acknowledge your report, through the same channel, if you have given us a way to reach you.
  2. We assess it. A small group looks at the information and at the risks to you.
  3. We verify it. We check the information as set out in our methodology. We may ask you for more.
  4. We decide. We tell you whether we will investigate, refer it elsewhere or take no further action, and why, where we can.
  5. We keep you informed about anything that affects you, including before publication.

What we do to protect you

  • We keep your identity confidential under our source protection policy.
  • We collect only what we need, and we limit who knows who you are.
  • We discuss risks with you and plan how to reduce them.
  • We do not pressure you to continue. You can withdraw at any time.
  • We do not reveal your identity without your informed consent, except where we are legally compelled, in which case see the limits described in the source protection policy.

What we cannot do

We cannot promise legal protection from the people or authorities you report on, or promise a particular result. Sharing some kinds of information can carry legal risk for you, for example under laws on official secrets, confidentiality or defamation. Please consider legal advice first. [TO ADD: legal aid partners or organisations you can refer people to]

What we will not do

  • We do not pay for information.
  • We do not publish your identity or identifying details to make a story stronger.
  • We do not pass your report to the person or organisation you report on.

If you work at Power Lens

Staff, volunteers and contributors can raise concerns about Power Lens itself, in confidence, with [TO ADD: contact, for example a board member]. Nobody will be penalised for raising a concern in good faith.