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A '''leak''' is a piece of information that is released to the press by an internal source without official institutional authority. Usually, it refers to something that comes from a [[government]] source. While technically illegal, leaks are a foundational pilar of the [[Fourth Estate]].
A '''leak''' is a piece of information that is released to the press by an internal source without official institutional authority. Usually, it refers to something that comes from a [[government]] source. While technically illegal, leaks are a foundational pilar of the [[Fourth Estate]].
It is a fine line between '''leakers''' - people in government who divulge to the media and public government [[Executive Branch]] secrets, and [[whistleblower]]s, people in government who expose government corruption.
It is a fine line between '''leakers''' - people in government who divulge to the media and public government [[Executive Branch]] secrets, and [[Whistleblower Statutes|whistleblower]]s, people in government who expose government corruption.
Leakers are ususlly cited in media reports as anonymous sources, or "people with knowledge" and other such language. Leaking, as opposed to whistleblowing, is generally done to criticize [[policy]] decisions and influence Congressional action or public opinion, rather than expose outright [[corruption]].
Leakers are ususlly cited in media reports as anonymous sources, or "people with knowledge" and other such language. Leaking, as opposed to whistleblowing, is generally done to criticize [[policy]] decisions and influence Congressional action or public opinion, rather than expose outright [[corruption]].