Whistleblowing is the act of exposing unethical, illegal, or unsafe practices within an organization, typically by an employee or insider. Whistleblowers often reveal confidential information to authorities, regulators, or the public to bring attention to misconduct such as fraud, corruption, or security violations. This process is crucial in promoting transparency and accountability but can carry significant personal and professional risks for the whistleblower. Many countries have laws to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.