A person who reveals to a governmental authority, or to news media, confidential information regarding some wrong doing or conduct that he or she regards as unethical is called a(n):

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A whistleblower is a person who exposes unethical or illegal activities within an organization to the authorities or the media. They usually do so because they believe that wrongdoings need to be exposed, and they risk their own reputation and career to do so. The other choices are not relevant or accurate in this context.

A Person Who Reveals to a Governmental Authority, or to News