Our Core Commitment
At Aevum News, protecting sources is not just an editorial preference—it is a foundational principle. We recognize that confidential informants, whistleblowers, and at-risk individuals play a vital role in holding power accountable.
Our newsroom operates under a strict zero-disclosure policy. Journalists are legally, technically, and ethically bound to safeguard source identities unless explicit, written consent is granted or a direct, imminent threat to life exists.
We employ military-grade encryption, secure drop infrastructure, and data minimization protocols to ensure that metadata, communications, and submitted documents remain inaccessible to third parties, law enforcement, or malicious actors.
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End-to-End Confidentiality
All source communications are encrypted at rest and in transit. Access is strictly need-to-know.
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Legal Shield Compliance
We uphold journalist shield laws where applicable and maintain legal counsel ready for contempt litigation if necessary.
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Zero-Trace Infrastructure
Secure servers operate outside host jurisdictions. Logs are purged automatically. No commercial analytics track source interactions.
Technical Safeguards
Our infrastructure is built on open-source, audited security frameworks designed specifically for investigative journalism.
🔐 SecureDrop Integration Active
Hosted on isolated, air-gapped systems with Tor-only access. Documents and messages are encrypted using GnuPG before reaching editors.
🧹 Metadata Sanitization Automated
All submitted files pass through EXIF stripping, font normalization, and author-identifier removal before editorial review.
📡 Encrypted Messaging Verified
Journalists communicate with sources exclusively via Signal (with disappearing messages), Session, or PGP-encrypted email.
🛡️ Legal Firewalls Enforced
Editorial and legal teams operate in strict silos. Legal counsel never accesses raw source data without court order and editorial consent.
🗑️ Data Retention Limits 30-Day Purge
Unverified or unused submissions are automatically shredded after 30 days. Approved material is archived in isolated cold storage.
🌍 Tor & Proxy Routing Global
Source portals are accessible via Tor hidden services. IP logs are never stored. Geographic routing masks server locations.
Submit Securely
If you have information in the public interest, we welcome your submission. You may remain completely anonymous. We do not require your name, contact information, or personal identifiers unless you choose to provide them.
Before submitting:
- Use a clean device or public computer with no personal accounts logged in
- Disable camera and microphone access
- Do not submit personal documents containing your name or ID numbers
- Consider consulting a press freedom attorney in your jurisdiction
All submissions are automatically encrypted. You will receive a one-time recovery key to track status without revealing your identity.
Encrypted Submission Portal
Access our SecureDrop via Tor or direct PGP channel.
Drag & drop encrypted files, or access the secure browser portal
PGP Public Key (for encrypted email):
Legal & Editorial Framework
Contact & Support
Press Freedom Helpline: +1 (800) 123-4567 (Encrypted VoIP)
Legal Support Network: We partner with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and Reporters Without Borders for whistleblower safety protocols.
If you believe your information has been compromised, contact our security team immediately through our verified Signal handle: @AevumSecurity
🛡️ Security Verification
Always verify our contact channels. Official Aevum News communications will:
- Never ask for passwords or personal credentials
- Use our verified PGP fingerprint
- Communicate through encrypted platforms only
- Be traceable to our published SecureDrop onion address