Mnoho čtenářů včetně těch, kteří pracují v oblasti národní bezpečnosti a pro zpravodajské služby, kritizovalo rozhodnutí The Times zveřejnit tyto podrobnosti a tvrdilo, že by to mohlo ohrozit život této osoby a mohlo by to být výrazně demotivující pro případné oznamovatele.
Many readers, including some who work in national security and intelligence, have criticized The Times's decision to publish the details, saying it potentially put the person's life in danger and may have a chilling effect on would-be whistle-blowers.
Many readers, including some who work in national security and intelligence, have criticized The Times's decision to publish the details, saying it potentially put the person's life in danger and may have a chilling effect on would-be whistle-blowers.