The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has launched Speak Up!, a new, secure digital platform intended for athletes and others to report alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), non-compliance violations under the Code, or any act or omission that could undermine the fight against doping in sport.

Anyone who detects, identifies, witnesses, knows of or has reasonable grounds to suspect that cheating has occurred, is encouraged to Speak Up!  – says WADA in its press realise that states: “It is however important to note the distinction between an informant and a whistleblower as these statuses do trigger different rights and responsibilities. Any person reporting misconduct to WADA will be considered an informant. The informant may decide not to pursue further cooperation with the Agency once they have provided information. An informant can however become a whistleblower if they wish to further cooperate with WADA. In this case, a whistleblower agreement is signed between WADA and the informant, which offers additional rights as outlined within WADA’s Whistleblower Program and Policy.
The Speak Up! platform includes a secure app for iPhone and Android phones, currently available in beta version from the App Store and Google Play.

“WADA is pleased to launch Speak Up!, which we believe will encourage more informants and whistleblowers to come forward and report suspected doping violations,” said WADA Director General Olivier Niggli,.

For more information about Speak Up! visit: https://speakup.wada-ama.org