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Why this matters
A promise to a source is a security problem, not only an ethics problem
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If you have agreed to protect someone's identity, the chat history, the contact book and the laptop are part of that promise. CPJ: do a risk assessment. Move off unencrypted first contact. Turning on disappearing messages is not a complete plan.
This is defensive practice from CPJ and FPF. It is not a guide to obstructing a lawful investigation. When law applies, that is for your editor and lawyer.
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