How to tip concilio et labore GmbH
For anything that requires more discretion, this is how you can securely contact concilio et labore GmbH.
Before you start
Here are some tips to help you stay anonymous.
Do not contact us from your work computer or phone.
Your employer may track your use of your work devices. The same goes for your personal phone if you have installed apps from your employer. You may want to contact us using an entirely separate computer or phone. You can also use Tails, an operating system that doesn’t keep track of your activity. Tails can be installed on a USB drive, allowing you to temporarily run the operating system on your computer without affecting any of your files.
Use a public Wi-Fi hotspot to help protect your anonymity.
Public Wi-Fi hotspots can mask your anonymity. Use a public Wi-Fi hotspot that you have not used before. Do not use a Wi-Fi hotspot that requires you to log in or provide your personal information. Be mindful of security cameras or anyone who may be able to see your computer screen.
Be careful of the trail you leave behind you.
Once you contact us anonymously, do not contact us on social media, email, or phone as these are not secure methods of communication. Do not tell anyone you are a source.
Everything you submit through GlobaLeaks is encrypted. It’s important to understand that no method of communication is guaranteed to be completely secure. We know the risks that sources take and we can discuss with you any additional steps we can take to protect your anonymity.
We may eventually need to know your identity so we can properly verify and authenticate the information you provide to us.
We promise to stand by any agreement we make with you to protect your identity. If you feel you have to remain anonymous, we may ask you to provide us with sources or contacts who can corroborate the information you send us.
GlobaLeaks
One of the most secure ways you can contact us is to use GlobaLeaks. This tip submission system allows you to share information and communicate with us in a way that protects your identity even from us — as long as you use it correctly.
To use GlobaLeaks
- You need to download the Tor Browser, which allows you to browse the internet without revealing information about you to the websites you visit.
- You can access our GlobaLeaks server by entering (or copying and pasting) bqdcgzf36mvzaapjqyya6mno4yalmq6edldqbq5bvejzhv6bl2eatayd.onion into the Tor Browser.
This web address only works in the Tor Browser. Do not try to access this from your usual web browser as it will leave a trace. - Once you are logged in, you will be assigned a unique code phrase, which you can use to check back for any responses from us. Keep it safe. This code phrase is the only way we can contact you.
Detailed instructions how to install and use Tor (external link to EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation):
How to: Use Tor for Windows
How to: Use Tor for macOS
How to: Use Tor for Linux