Glossary¶
- Access code¶
A secret unique code, otherwise called “receipt”, generated by the platform and provided to the reporting persons upon submission of their report. This code allows them to anonymously access their report.
- Administrator¶
A user role who sets up and maintains the platform.
- Channel¶
A designated submission path for reports, serving as a container that can be configured with specific questionnaires, recipients, and policies. Channels are typically used to structure and manage the reporting process effectively.
- Notification¶
An email sent to inform a user about an event that requires their attention. No sensitive information is included.
- Platform¶
A system running the GlobaLeaks software. Each platform can host one site (single-site platform) or multiple sites (multi-site platform).
- Questionnaire¶
A set of questions that a reporting person must complete to submit a report.
- Recipient¶
A user role who can access the reports submitted through the platform and can interact with the reporting person.
- Report¶
The set of information submitted by a reporting person.
- Reporting person¶
A person who submits a report.
- Role¶
A category of users to which different functionalities and permissions are associated.
- Site¶
An independent reporting instance hosted on the platform. Each site features dedicated configurations, users and policies.
- Submission¶
The action performed by a reporting person when filing a report.
- User¶
A person who can access the platform using a personal account consisting of a username and password. Users can be distinguished based on their assigned roles.
- Whistleblower¶
A whistleblower is a specific category of reporting person, an individual either internal or external to an organisation who, in the public interest, discloses wrongdoing, misconduct, negligence, or abuse occurring within a public body, company, or another type of legal entity. Such disclosures are made to entities or authorities capable of taking action, or to the public. Internationally, whistleblowers are recognised as key actors in promoting transparency and integrity. In many countries, they may be entitled to legal protection under the laws applicable in their jurisdiction. Regardless of the legal framework, whistleblowers often operate under significant personal risk and pressure.