leaktivism means activism through the release of confidential information to the public in the form of leaks. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
Etymology
Blend of leak + activism.
noun
- Activism through the release of confidential information to the public in the form of leaks.“After all, shouldn’t we be jaded, or at least a tiny bit skeptical, about the potential of leaktivism to change the world?”