The anonymous reporting box guarantees at all times the confidentiality of communications and the anonymity of the complainant
You have two options to report anonymously through this channel:
- Using your browser. In this case, a trace of the IP address from which the communication is made remains.
- Using an anonymization network, which fully guarantees the anonymity of communication in the digital environment (also of the IP address, which can identify who is browsing the internet). The most used tool is the TOR network. Like any other browser, to use the TOR tool, you must download the browser from the download page. In this link you can see a video tutorial on how to download TOR.
The analysis of the tools used recommends facilitating this anonymity option to preserve the integrity of those who communicate, often in a vulnerable situation.
The TOR network is basically free and open-source software that allows you to improve privacy and security on the internet. When you connect to the internet using TOR, the connection goes through a series of encrypted tunnels, instead of being made directly, which makes it difficult to trace the source of the information. Thus, the identity of the person connecting is protected.
The use of the TOR network to access the anonymous reporting mailbox is advisable or essential when there is a conviction or certainty of risk, because it guarantees the anonymity of the person at the time of receipt of the communication. However, it must be remembered that the person communicating must also preserve anonymity at the time of transmission.
Please note that, in general, public servers working with institutional networks do not have access to this download page from their workplaces. To use the TOR browser, they must install it from their personal device. It is recommended to close all other browsers and applications while using TOR.
