Our Commitment to
Whistleblower Protection
Privacy isn't a feature — it's a fundamental right.
Our Promise
InsideScoop exists to give workers a voice. We believe that sharing workplace experiences — including reporting corruption, unsafe conditions, and unethical practices — is a fundamental right protected by law.
We will protect your privacy and pseudonymity to the fullest extent the law allows.
How We Protect You — Technical Safeguards
Trust isn't built on promises alone. These are the technical measures we've engineered into the platform from day one:
Pseudonymous accounts
Your display name is never linked to your real identity in our database. Your pseudonym is the only name we know.
Hashed IP addresses
We store cryptographic hashes, not actual IP addresses, making reverse-identification virtually impossible — even for us.
No employment verification
We never ask where you work or verify your employer. We don’t want to know, and we designed it that way.
No real names required
We don’t collect or store your real name. You are your pseudonym — nothing more.
Minimal data collection
We only collect what’s strictly necessary to run the platform. If we don’t need it, we don’t ask for it.
Strong pseudonymity protections
Your account uses a pseudonym — not your real name. We minimize the personal data we store and never share it with employers. While we are subject to valid legal process, we will fight to protect your privacy and will notify you if legally permitted.
Legal Protections We Support
Federal and state laws protect workers who speak up. While we can't provide legal advice, we believe you should know your rights:
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act
Protects financial industry whistleblowers and provides the SEC bounty program for reporting securities violations.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Protects employees who report securities fraud, corporate malfeasance, or shareholder deception.
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Protects workers reporting unsafe conditions through OSHA Section 11(c) — your right to a safe workplace is non-negotiable.
National Labor Relations Act
Section 7 rights protect workers discussing working conditions, wages, and workplace concerns with each other — including online.
State whistleblower protection laws
Most states have additional protections beyond federal law. Consult a local employment attorney for state-specific guidance.
Important: InsideScoop is not a law firm. This information is educational, not legal advice. If you face retaliation for speaking up, consult an employment attorney immediately.
Our Policy on Legal Demands
When we receive subpoenas, court orders, or other legal demands for user information, our default response is to challenge them.
We scrutinize every request
Is it legally valid? Is it overbroad? Does it target protected speech? Every demand is reviewed by our legal team before any action is taken.
We challenge overbroad requests
If a company demands the identity of "all users who reviewed us," we fight it. Fishing expeditions designed to silence critics are exactly what we exist to resist.
We notify you when legally permitted
If someone demands your information, we will tell you — unless a court order specifically prohibits us from doing so. You deserve to know when your privacy is being targeted.
We provide the absolute minimum
If compelled by a valid court order after exhausting all appeals, we provide only what is specifically ordered — nothing more. And given our technical safeguards, there's very little to provide.
We maintain transparency
We publish a transparency report detailing the number and nature of legal demands we receive. View our transparency report
Anti-Retaliation
If you believe you've faced workplace retaliation for posting on InsideScoop, contact us immediately at [email protected]
Legal resources: We may connect you with pro bono attorneys and whistleblower protection organizations who can help.
Evidence preservation: We will preserve all evidence related to your account if you're involved in a retaliation case — ensuring nothing is lost.
Organizations That Can Help
What You Can Do
We do everything we can on our end. Here's how you can further protect yourself:
Avoid identifying details
Don’t include specific dates, unique job titles, or references to small team sizes that could narrow down your identity.
Use our pseudonym system
Don’t reuse usernames from other platforms. Your InsideScoop identity should be completely separate.
Browse privately
Consider using a private browsing window or a VPN when accessing InsideScoop.
Keep it to yourself
Don’t tell coworkers about your InsideScoop account. Privacy works best when no one knows it’s you.
If someone tries to identify you: Report any attempts to unmask your identity immediately to [email protected]. We take doxxing attempts extremely seriously.
Last updated: February 2026
InsideScoop LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company.
This page reflects our current policies and practices. We will update it as our protections evolve — always in the direction of stronger safeguards for our users.