'En voi paljastaa lahdettani.' ('I can't reveal my informant.')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I cannot reveal my informant.
- In plain terms
- I must keep my source secret.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect the identity of your sources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should source protection be overridden?
- How does secrecy affect credibility?
Another view
Secrecy can hinder accountability.
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