OpenLeaks launches as alternative to WikiLeaks

The former deputy head of WikiLeaks has announced the launch of an alternative site after falling out with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Daniel Domscheit-Berg launched OpenLeaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, explaining that that the site will work with a variety of media partners, and provide another conduit to pass on information in the public interest.

"We have to create transparency where it is refused," said Domscheit-Berg, according to Reuters. "It is our obligation as a society to give these people whatever protection we can."

Domscheit-Berg was previously involved with the German Chaos Computer Club hacking group.

OpenLeaks is currently online in alpha mode with limited participation, but will be moving into beta by the middle of the year. It will have its security independently audited so that whistle-blowers can be assured of anonymity.

The site will not edit or publish material directly, but will instead offer material to the relevant media or legal outlet. Domscheit-Berg said that he did not feel any ill-will to WikiLeaks, and wished the site success.