The digital costs and immaterial labour of whistleblowing: algorithmic vulnerability and networked survival

Key Points

• Whistleblowing incurs significant digital costs, complicating ethical decision-making under surveillance.
• Key evidence indicates that whistleblowers face unique vulnerabilities in algorithmically managed environments.
• Analytical exploration of digital platforms reveals the interconnectedness of whistleblowing and networked survival strategies.
• Implications suggest a need for better protections for whistleblowers navigating algorithmic systems.