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Reuters utilizes SecureDrop, an open-source whistleblower submission system, to provide a highly secure and anonymous channel for sources to share sensitive information and documents with its journalists. Developed initially under Aaron Swartz and now managed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation, SecureDrop leverages the Tor network and encryption to protect the identity of individuals wishing to expose wrongdoing or provide confidential tips without fear of immediate identification or reprisal. By implementing SecureDrop, Reuters aims to uphold journalistic principles of source protection, encouraging those with critical information relevant to public interest matters to come forward securely. This system enhances Reuters' investigative capabilities, enabling them to receive potentially high-impact materials while minimizing risks for their confidential sources in an increasingly surveilled digital environment.