Explore the critical role of whistleblowers in society and learn about best practices for protecting their information in this 20-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2023. Discover how Shanna Devine from the Office of Whistleblower Ombuds in the U.S. House of Representatives advises Congress on working with whistleblowers from both public and private sectors. Gain insights into the importance of whistleblowers in exposing abuses of power, data privacy issues, and threats to civil liberties. Understand the precautions whistleblowers can take to safeguard their communications and learn about the function of the Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds as an independent, nonpartisan support office for the House of Representatives.