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Source A Interview
January 9, 2026 • 2:30 PM
Contact: Anonymous government official
Topic: Budget allocation irregularities
Key points from meeting:
- • Documents show discrepancies in Q3...
- • Follow up needed on department...
Why Journalists Need Dash
Standard note apps put your sources and your work at risk. Here is why privacy-first tools matter for journalism.
Source Protection
Your sources trust you with sensitive information. Standard note apps store data on servers that can be subpoenaed, hacked, or leaked. Dash keeps everything encrypted on your device - there is nothing to hand over.
Legal Compliance Concerns
When your notes exist only on your encrypted device, there is no third-party server to subpoena. Your notes, your device, your control - protected by the same encryption governments use.
No Corporate Surveillance
Unlike cloud-based apps, Dash never analyzes your notes, tracks your usage, or builds profiles. There is no metadata to expose what you are investigating.
Security Details for the Technical
We know journalists need to verify security claims. Here is exactly how Dash protects your notes.
AES-256-GCM Encryption
The gold standard in encryption. Each password-protected note uses a unique encryption key derived from your password with 200,000 PBKDF2 iterations.
Offline-Only Architecture
Dash never connects to the internet. There are no servers, no cloud storage, no network requests. Your notes physically cannot be remotely accessed.
No Server-Side Storage
Unlike Evernote, Notion, or Google Keep, we do not have servers storing your data. There is nothing to hack, nothing to subpoena, nothing to leak.
No Account Required
Use Dash without creating an account. No email, no password stored with us, no personal information collected. Complete anonymity.
Zero Metadata Collection
We do not track what you write, when you write, or how often. No analytics, no telemetry, no usage data. Your activity is invisible.
Local Key Generation
Encryption keys are generated on your device using cryptographically secure random number generation. Keys never leave your machine.
Technical Specifications
For security researchers and technical journalists who need to audit our claims
Encryption & Security Specs
AES-256-GCM
Authenticated encryption with associated data
PBKDF2-SHA256
200,000 iterations for password stretching
crypto.getRandomValues
Cryptographically secure PRNG
~/Library/Application Support/Dash/
Local device only, no cloud sync
Zero
Completely offline, no telemetry
Open Source (GitHub)
Fully auditable by security researchers
How Journalists Use Dash
Investigative Reporting
Keep investigation notes, source contacts, and sensitive documents encrypted and offline. No paper trail on corporate servers.
Source Interviews
Take notes during confidential meetings knowing they are encrypted the moment you save. Share encrypted exports only when you choose.
Field Reporting
Works without internet - perfect for remote locations, conflict zones, or areas with restricted connectivity.
Document Storage
Keep transcripts, research, and reference materials organized and encrypted. Export to PDF or Word when needed.
Built for Privacy-First Professionals
Dash is designed for anyone who needs true privacy: investigative journalists, lawyers, activists, researchers, and privacy advocates who refuse to compromise on security.
Investigative Reporters
Protect sources and investigations from surveillance
Legal Professionals
Maintain attorney-client privilege with encrypted notes
Human Rights Activists
Keep sensitive communications away from prying eyes
Security Researchers
Store vulnerability research securely and offline
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