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Psst.org

Psst.org protects workers who take risks to keep the public informed about what powerful tech and AI companies are doing behind closed doors. Whether people decide to go public or stay behind the scenes, we provide pro bono strategic, legal, and financial support. Through The Safe, worker concerns can also be matched for potential collective disclosure, creating safety and strength in numbers.

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Am I Eligible?

Quick Check:

✓ Location: Global
✓ Sector: Tech industry
✓ Your role: Current or former tech industry insiders
✓ Financial status: Evaluated case-by-case in accordance with PSST’s internal eligibility process

When to reach out:

Any time. They can fast-track urgent cases and support you at any stage of your whistleblowing journey.

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What They Cover

Expenses they can cover:

  • Legal representation/ advice

  • Court fees and tribunal costs

  • Investigation expenses

  • Living expenses during proceedings

  • Security/protection costs

  • Mental health support

  • Forward funding conditions: Psst.org could cover to-be-incurred expenses

Expenses they cannot cover:

None

Note:

“Psst.org evaluates each request on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing cases related to AI and tech more broadly.”

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Additional Services

Initial consultations with Psst’s legal team are confidential and privileged. These can be done anonymously. If Psst.org cannot assist with your case, then they aim to try to refer you to others who might be able to help. This may include other counsel, for example, employment counsel in your jurisdiction, or it may include other support organizations more equipped to support in your case.

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How To Approach

Quick Check:

✓ Visit the Psst Safe at safe.psst.org
✓ Submit details of your case via our encrypted Safe
✓ Check the box requesting an immediate consultation with one of Psst.org’s lawyers

DO NOT USE:

✗ Your work email
✗ Your work devices
✗ Your work networks
✗ Unencrypted email services

First message – DO INCLUDE:

✓ Details of your case or concern
✓ The type of support you’re seeking
✓ A way for them to contact you to set up an initial consultation. For safety, they recommend that you provide a Signal number or a Proton email address

First message – DO NOT INCLUDE:

✗ Documents and/or other attachments
✗ Classified government information

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Legal Disclaimer

“We do not support illegal activities and abide by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.”

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Contact

Read 'How To Approach' and 'Legal Disclaimer' sections before initiating outreach

To receive a pro bono legal consult, please go to www.safe.psst.org and submit a request via their encrypted Safe. Your request will go directly to their legal team, who is the only one who can decrypt the request. Please make sure you are not using a work device when you visit the site. If your request is urgent, you can also reach them on Signal at PsstLegal.01 If you have a general question about Psst.org that is NOT related to support, please email them at [email protected].

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Visit Their Website

Discover how PSST supports AI whistleblowers with legal protection and resources

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Other Options:

If you’re not yet sure which option is right for you, you can go back to comparing organizations or explore LASST and The Signals Network.