The Signals Network Whistleblower Protection Fund (WPF)
Since 2017, The Signals Network provides free, customized support services to individuals who witness wrongdoing so that they can make more informed decisions about whether to speak out on issues that are in the public interest, potentially more safely blow the whistle and publicly share information holding those responsible accountable. Individuals we support can access a fund to financially support the costs of their whistleblowing journey. Dozens of whistleblowers benefit from the fund every year.
The Signals Network (TSN) is led by a team of whistleblower veterans, including Executive Director Delphine Halgand-Mishra, a Shuttleworth Foundation fellow and former North America Director of Reporters Without Borders who received the 2017 James W. Foley American Hostage Freedom Award. Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz seats on the Board of Directors.
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Am I Eligible?
Quick Check:
✓ Location: Global
✓ Sector: Tech, AI, healthcare, environment, finance, public sector (law enforcement, cities, government offices)
✓ Your role: Individual with no specific employment requirements
✓ Financial status: Varies case-by-case (asset and other funding considerations apply)
When to reach out:
They specialize in helping you prepare and protect yourself from the start. But they also support people at any stage.
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What They Cover
Expenses they can cover:
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Legal representation
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Court fees and tribunal costs
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Living expenses
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Temporary relocation
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Security and protection costs
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Mental health support
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Career transition support
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Communications/PR support
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Forward funding conditions: “Best to fund to-be-incurred expenses. Application process time: 1-2 days”
Expenses they cannot cover:
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Varies by case
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Long-term living expenses
Note:
“Funding amounts vary for each case. Support can be one-time or ongoing, depending on your needs.”
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Additional Services
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Legal referrals and lawyer matching
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Counseling and mental health services
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Career transition guidance and job placement
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Media and communications consulting
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Security and personal safety resources
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Peer support networks or mentoring
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Educational workshops or training
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How To Approach
Quick Check:
✓ Contact their lawyers directly – you do not need to have your own lawyer for initial outreach
✓ Anonymous initial consultation is possible
✓ Legal representation is ONLY required for formal application
DO NOT USE:
✗ Your work email
✗ Your work devices
✗ Your work networks
✗ Unencrypted email services
First message – DO INCLUDE:
✓ Short timeline of whistleblowing
✓ Nature of help needed
✓ Goal you want to achieve
First message – DO NOT INCLUDE:
✗ Documents and/or other attachments
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Legal Disclaimer
“The Signals Network does not request, encourage, or counsel potential whistleblowers to act unlawfully.”
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Contact
Read 'How To Approach' and 'Legal Disclaimer' sections before initiating outreach
Reach out to The Signals Network securely (preferably using a ProtonMail account) at [email protected] or Signal (thesignalsnetwork.01)
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Visit Their Website
Discover how TSN 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 Psst.org.