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The Signals Network

The Signals Network has protected dozens of individuals in the tech space including Twitter’s Navaroli and Uber’s MacGann, with a third of TSN’s ~40 cases in the past year being in Tech. Excelling at media collaboration, their comprehensive support network also offers (frequent) pro-bono legal representation, safe housing, and financial assistance through their Whistleblower Protection Fund.

Topics

Tech
Government
Corporate Misconduct (General)
Human Rights

Jurisdiction

US
International

Fees

No Fees

Anonymous intake?

Yes

Overview

What kind of cases are you the right organization for?

Since 2017, The Signals Network (TSN) has protected dozens of whistleblowers across multiple domains. TSN focus primarily on supporting journalistic sources in the tech and corporate sector.

TSN is a good fit for cases in the US or international/ cross-border elements, and for individuals who consider working with journalists or making a public disclosure.

The organization handles issues beyond the tech sector, with approximately two-thirds of their cases now outside technology (healthcare, environment, food safety,etc). They work with both US-centered cases (where they offer legal privilege) and international situations.

Why should AI whistleblowers come to you?

The Signals Network has supported, just in the last year, 40 individuals across more than 10 countries, with a third of those cases being in tech. For example, over the past years, The Signals Network has supported Twitter whistleblower Anika Navaroli, Uber whistleblower Mark MacGann, Facebook Whistleblower Daniel Motaung and many other tech/AI anonymous whistleblowers.

They have also previously spoken on AI whistleblowing and published the Tech Whistleblower Handbook (both linked in Resources Section).

They offer a wide range of services through their extensive network to support insiders, for example securing pro-bono legal support for 70% of their clients or providing safe housing. On a case by case basis, they also offer a funding vehicle (the Whistleblower Protection Fund) for supporting whistleblowers.

They are aligned to integrate expertise of OAISIS/Third Opinion experts on AI cases.

Why do care about Whistleblowing in AI

AI is a critical technology that deserves the public’s eye in line with The Signal Network’s mission.

Case Focus

Type Of Cases

Clear law breaking

Possible law breaking

Significant public interest

Focus Area

Tech

Government

Corporate Misconduct

Public Health

Human rights abuses

Timing

As early as possible. The sooner a person reaches out, the easier it is to mitigate risk and put together a robust plan of support.

Barred In

New York

We may not be the best fit for…

National Security. Likewise, cases that may not have strong public interest (e.g. individual labor issues) are not their focus. The Signals Network will however help refer you to specialized attorneys.

TSN never accept cases where information was gathered in an illegal manner.

Team

The Signals Network is lead by a team of whistleblower veterans who offer direct legal, story telling and advocacy support. The leadership team is listed below.

Executive Director

Delphine Halgand-Mishra

Delphine Halgand-Mishra is the Executive Director of The Signals Network.

Whistleblower Protection Program Director

Margaux Ewen

Margaux Ewen is the Director of The Signals Network’s Whistleblower Protection Program. Margaux was most recently the Director of Freedom House’s Fred Hiatt Program

Director

Tyler Shultz

Tyler Shultz is a scientist, startup founder, and professional speaker advocating for ethical innovation

Support Offerings

This organization offers the following support offerings to (potential) whistleblowers along their journey.

If you are looking for more details on what might be included in each category, scroll further below. If you have questions on their exact offerings, please get in touch with us.

Offerings*

Offered?

Comment

Initial Support & Intake

Inhouse

Legal Support

Inhouse & Network

Referral to specialized attorneys available

Technical & Evidence Support

Inhouse & Network

Security

Inhouse & Network

Financial support

Inhouse

Defense fund available

Media Support

Inhouse & Network

Post-Resolution Support

Inhouse & Network

Psychosocial support

Network