Journalists

Untampered reporting, from the first document to publication.

A leak, a recording, a document from a source: a story's credibility depends on showing the material wasn't altered. Recording each file as it arrives creates proof of integrity and date — without exposing the content or the source.

See how it works

The challenge

Where proof usually breaks down

"That document was forged"

Investigative stories are attacked on the authenticity of their material. Proving nothing was edited is essential.

Content that disappears

Posts and pages get deleted right after a story breaks. Without a record, the evidence goes with them.

Who had it first

In competitive coverage, showing when you had an image or piece of information can be decisive.

How Docmint helps

Technical proof that's simple to create and easy to check

Demonstrable integrity

The recorded hash shows the file is exactly the same as when it reached the newsroom.

Source protected

The content is never uploaded. Record without revealing the material or who provided it.

Independent date

The timestamp comes from the blockchain, outside the control of the newsroom, the source or those named.

Transparency with readers

Publishing the verification link lets any reader check a document's integrity.

What to record

Files worth recording

Documents received from sources
Interview recordings
Coverage photos and videos
Screenshots of posts that may be deleted
Story drafts before publication
Spreadsheets and investigation datasets
Reporting notes and transcripts
Corrections and published versions

Any format works: Docmint records the file's fingerprint, not its content.

In practice: a document arrives from a source

You receive a PDF with sensitive information for an investigation.

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Record the file in Docmint as soon as you receive it, without opening it in editors.
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Always work on copies during reporting.
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At publication, if appropriate, disclose the hash or verification link.
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If authenticity is questioned, the record shows the file is unchanged since receipt.

Best practices

Record raw material on receipt, before any processing.
Use neutral titles that don't identify the source or topic.
Keep originals in secure, encrypted storage.
Also record the published version and each correction.
Combine the record with your information security protocols.

What the law says

Many jurisdictions protect source confidentiality and accept digital evidence in court. Docmint's record is technical evidence of integrity and date that strengthens reporting; it does not replace forensic analysis where required.

Frequently asked questions

Could recording expose my source?

Not if you use a neutral title. The file never leaves your computer; only its fingerprint is recorded.

Can I show the record to readers?

Yes. The verification link lets anyone check the hash and date without accessing the content.

What if the original is on paper?

Record the scan as soon as you make it. The record covers that digital file.

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