Trust gaps | Anonymous whistleblowing rises as digital reporting reshapes speak-up culture

The landscape of workplace integrity is shifting rapidly as digital whistleblowing hits an all-time high, according to new research.

Safecall’s 2026 Benchmark Report reveals how the shift toward digital platforms has fundamentally changed how employees blow the whistle. Since 2019, named reports have plummeted from 37% to just 25%. In contrast, anonymous reporting now represents 56% of all submissions - a 9% increase over the same period. This anonymity is even more pronounced online, where it accounts for 63% of all web-based reports.