It is OK to print the information from an off the record source as long as you don't identify the whistleblower who gave it to you.

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Off the record information is meant to be kept confidential and cannot be used for reporting or publishing purposes without the consent of the source. Printing such information without identifying the source still violates the trust between journalists and their sources, and can damage future relationships with potential whistleblowers. It is important to understand and respect the terms of off the record agreements in order to maintain the credibility and ethics of journalism.

It Is OK to Print the Information from an Off