ExcitingAds! Secrecy

secrecy - stuff ████ do not want you to █████

2014-05-14T02:18:11+00:00

About secrecy and ████████████████████████████ A society does not grow when things are secret, but when they are shared. Only ████████ and criminals want to keep things secret. Not about privacy or security. Privacy and security are to protect yourself from spying, blackmail, ███████████ or oppression.

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Politics

2007-08-06T05:16:39+00:00

/r/Politics is for news and discussion about U.S. politics.

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Harry Potter Fanfiction

2011-10-25T20:38:39+00:00

For discussion of Harry Potter fanfiction. —— Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/aEMFNpXT3Z

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The Statute of Secrecy has to be the most broken Wizarding law

2025-10-12T17:13:11+00:00

The Muggle spouses of wizards are allowed to know, as are the parents/legal guardians and siblings of Muggle-borns. I don’t know if non-legal guardian grandparents are allowed to know, but who is pulling their wand out to Obliviate grandma? And I don’t believe for a minute that no wizard ever tells any of their Muggle friends if they have any, or that a witch has never told her boyfriend prior to marriage.

Laws are only enforceable if the Minstry knows that they have been broken, and they won’t know unless another wizard rats them out or if the Muggles in question run their mouths.

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"The Statute of Secrecy isn't just a bureaucratic law. It's a Law of Magic - the most powerful known type of magic. When the Magical World was separated from the Muggle world, it didn't just hide magical beings, it made them un-findable by Muggle means."

2023-01-06T18:25:06+00:00

"Is that why people don't think magic is real?"

"Yes, and no. There is still magic that is fundamental to life, but most muggles are simply blind to it. Even if they see something beyond what they can explain with logic, they feel it must be a trick of the light. They even made up words for it. When a person Divines something before it happens, they feel a resonance when it comes to pass - they call the feeling of this resonance deja vu."

"What if somebody tried to tell the Muggles that magic existed?"

"Who would believe them, without proof? And even if a mad wizard went into the Muggle world and started showcasing the most bombastic magic they could imagine, Muggles wouldn't be able to perceive it - the Laws of Magic aren't so easily tricked that a single wizard can undo them."

"What about bombs?"

"What about them?"

"Well, if there's a war between Muggles, and they start dropping bombs on each other, wouldn't magical beings get caught in the crossfire? We learned in school about nuclear bombs that destroyed whole cities in Japan."

"While that's horrific, and tragic, even the most powerful bombs can't penetrate the veil. All beings in the magical world are protected from Muggle means of perception, including weapons. As such, most witches and wizards avoid the Muggle world - to live in it is to deny your own magic, and no self-respecting magical being would do such a thing."

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I've got this idea of a crossover between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, but only in a conceptual way. What if there was no force on earth that could bridge the gap between the Muggle and the Magical? The Statute of Secrecy being a fundamental law and a force of nature that keeps the two apart? It would be like The Mist from Percy Jackson.

What do you do when you have a great idea and no way to execute it well? I want to write and write but I'm not going to do it justice with my current level of skill with writing.

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the inspiration for this prompt comes from a conversation I had with a friend. We were talking about climate change, and Harry Potter fanfiction, so I brought up the idea: "What if the wizarding world was totally unaffected by climate change? What if it was totally unaffected by all major muggle catastrophes? What would need to be different for that to be true?"

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[Night of Secrecy] I made a wide view video with ton of wide view screenshots.

2025-01-15T14:34:23+00:00

Sorry if some images don’t seem to be in the right place, I sorted them one by one manually.

Hope you'll enjoy it 🫦

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Sylus, Night of Secrecy. Wedding night.

2025-07-18T17:07:33+00:00

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Open Secret: The Banking Process Every Filipino Should Know

2025-10-01T16:23:01+00:00

This is actually the standard banking process that everyone should be aware of. Ordinary citizens often don’t know the flow, while syndicates and criminals are ironically more familiar with it. That’s why I’m sharing this now, so more people can understand how it works. I used to work in one of the largest banks in the country. I dealt closely with both corporate and individual accounts, so I understand how operations are run internally.

Opening an individual account is simple. You just need to submit the required documents. For individual accounts, a completely filled-out account opening form, one primary government-issued ID or two secondary government-issued IDs (Google niyo na lang ang pinagkaiba), and an initial deposit. For business accounts, same filled-out forms, valid IDs of all authorized signatories and corporate secretaries, Certificate of Registration from DTI or SEC (DTI if sole prop, SEC if partnership or corporation), Articles of Incorporation or Partnership and By-Laws, Board or Partner’s Resolution authorizing account handling, the General Information Sheet, and initial deposit.

As long as you have complete requirements, the process is fair for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re depositing the minimum or millions, if you’re missing something, the bank will not open the account. Once your documents are submitted, KYC (Know Your Customer) will be conducted. After a few days, you’ll receive a letter from the bank to verify your declared address. That’s the standard process. It’s that simple, and something that should’ve already been addressed clearly in the Senate hearings.

So now the question is, why do some people, like those involved in the Flood Control case, manage to withdraw huge sums so easily, while ordinary citizens struggle? Believe me, they are still doing the same process. Let’s talk about CTR and STR first. We need to remove the stigma of statements like “dapat less than 500k lang para hindi mag-trigger sa AMLA” or “bakit nagsend ako ng pampagamot na worth 300k, pahirapan pa sa requirements?”

CTR, or Covered Transaction Report, is automatically filed when a transaction, deposit, withdrawal, or transfer, reaches or exceeds ₱500,000 in a single day. No suspicion is necessary, it’s purely threshold-based. STR, or Suspicious Transaction Report, on the other hand, can be triggered by any amount if the transaction shows red flags, like fake documents, inconsistent behavior, or suspicious patterns. STRs are filed manually by the bank’s compliance team after internal checks. Remember, CTR is based on amount, STR is based on behavior.

But here’s the important part, even when an STR or CTR is triggered, the account doesn’t get frozen right away. The loophole is basic, really basic. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. The bank will usually just ask for supporting documents, like source of funds, business permits, contracts, or invoices. Once these are validated, the trigger is dissolved and the account functions normally. That’s what many people don’t realize. Those who can immediately comply (like corporations or big names with ready documents) often get cleared fast. But for ordinary people who aren’t familiar with the system or don’t know how to comply, they get stuck. That’s the gap. It’s not favoritism, it’s preparedness.

Now let’s go back to a common question, “Bakit sa Napoles case, agad na-trigger ang AMLA, pero sa Flood Control case, parang walang nangyari?” The difference lies in the supporting documentation. In Napoles’ case, Metrobank flagged the account because multiple huge deposits were being made by NGOs under her control, and these NGOs had questionable or insufficient supporting documents when the bank attempted to validate the legitimacy of the funds. That caused the STR to remain, and eventually the AMLC was alerted and acted. In contrast, the individuals behind the Flood Control case may have had complete and valid supporting documents, even if the funds were still questionable in the bigger legal context. As long as the documents make sense on paper and the KYC process is satisfied, banks can’t just freeze accounts on a hunch. That’s the loophole. The AMLA only becomes a roadblock after the fact, when formal complaints or discrepancies are reported, or when the paper trail breaks down. Until then, everything moves according to procedure.

It’s not a mahirap vs mayaman case. It’s not about why big names or big corporates always get through. It’s all about preparedness and supporting documents. I shared this because we need to raise awareness and pressure the right channels to tighten the internal controls that allow technically “valid” yet ethically questionable transactions to pass through. I hope senators reach this so they become more familiar with the actual banking process. I’m not sure why the bank manager being questioned didn’t explain this, when this is just standard procedure across banks. I also don’t understand why she kept mentioning the Bank Secrecy Law, when explaining the process above doesn’t violate any privacy or confidentiality—it’s just part of standard operating procedure.

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Additional:

How does AMLA get triggered?

On account openings:

It gets triggered based on your personal and sensitive information. For example, if you are a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), or if you are classified as an “alien” from restricted or high-risk countries. Once triggered, the bank will ask you for additional supporting documents. If you can provide them, the AMLA alert is neutralized and your account proceeds. If you cannot provide the documents, the bank either rejects the account opening or closes the account later.

On deposits and withdrawals:

Every bank has its own AMLA monitoring team, and every transaction (deposit or withdrawal) passes through their system. Here’s the typical flow:

- Transaction happens at the branch or electronically. Teller or system encodes the transaction.

- System screening. The bank’s AML system automatically checks the amount, frequency, and behavior.

- If the amount hits the ₱500,000 threshold in a day, a CTR (Covered Transaction Report) is automatically generated.

- If the system or staff notices unusual behavior or red flags (inconsistent docs, unusual patterns, fake IDs, etc.), it escalates to STR (Suspicious Transaction Report).

- Internal review. AML officers review the flagged transaction. They may temporarily mark the account as “under review” while waiting for documents.

- Request for supporting documents. The client is contacted and asked for proof such as payslips, business permits, contracts, or invoices.

Decision point:

If the docs are valid, the trigger is neutralized and the account continues normally.

If docs are incomplete, inconsistent, or fake, the alert stays, the transaction is reported to AMLC, and in some cases, the account is closed or frozen upon AMLC order.

Reporting. CTRs and STRs are transmitted electronically by the bank’s AML department to the AMLC (Anti-Money Laundering Council) for oversight.

Which means: you always need SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. That is the “loophole.” As long as you can present valid documents, any AMLA trigger can be resolved quickly. Corporations and large accounts move smoothly because they are always prepared with paperwork. For ordinary citizens, it feels difficult only when we are not ready with proof. Even if you are withdrawing 1 billion pesos, as long as the supporting documents are legitimate and valid, the bank will process and release it. The system does not exist to block your money, it exists to make sure every large transaction has a clear and documented source.

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TIL that under the Invention Secrecy Act, the U.S. government can prevent certain patent applications from being disclosed if they deem the invention a threat to national security. Inventors can be prohibited from sharing or profiting from their own creations without even knowing why.

2024-10-18T23:12:05+00:00

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Wives of Russian soldiers in Ukraine reportedly denied benefits due to records secrecy

2026-01-01T09:09:25+00:00

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Europe to End “Salary Secrecy”: Employee Salaries to Become Public by 2026

2024-09-09T14:52:22+00:00

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Trump’s MRI scan raises specter of secrecy in presidential health

2025-11-02T11:25:30+00:00

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While some characters hide their plans in secrecy, these ones just drop the whole scheme out loud. And everyone thinks they're joking.

2025-08-16T15:41:53+00:00

Tommy Shelby sits with a whiskey and casually says that one day the business will be fully legitimate with licenses and all. Everyone at the table just laughs it off, thinking he's drunk.

Light Yagami calmly explains to Ryuk step by step how he'll become the god of a new world. Ryuk just chuckles, believing Light is only messing around.

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Why all the secrecy? The Clintons call for their testimony to be released to the public, as it should be. Just like Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton did not plead the Fifth!

2026-02-27T22:23:37+00:00

During a break after two hours of questioning, Democratic lawmakers said that Bill Clinton had tried to answer every question and had not invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

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Kate Middleton’s senior staffers reportedly haven’t seen or spoken to her since mysterious surgery: ‘Shroud of secrecy’

2024-03-15T15:33:03+00:00

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The real villain of Titanic was Rose. She cheats on her fiance with a homeless man, survives the sinking, ends up with a priceless diamond, holds onto it for 84 years in absolute secrecy, makes the crew looking for it listen to her life story and then chucks it into the ocean.

2024-11-29T10:04:58+00:00

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TIL Sublime’s debut album "40oz. to Freedom" was recorded in secrecy at the studios in California State University. The lead singer, Bradley Nowell, recalled how they would sneak in after closing time, stay there till 5:00 AM, hide from security, and managed to get $30k of studio time for free.

2023-05-07T19:18:47+00:00

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Judge orders urgent release of DOGE records, citing ‘unprecedented’ power and ‘unusual secrecy’

2025-03-11T15:07:16+00:00

“A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is wielding so much power that its records will likely have to be opened to the public under federal law.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the vast and “unprecedented” authority of DOGE, formally known as the U.S. Digital Service, combined with its “unusual secrecy” warrant the urgent release of its internal documents under the Freedom of Information Act.”

About time, but we already know they lie under oath and continue to defy the judicial system.

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Dr Who lacks secrecy

2024-02-19T13:29:33+00:00

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Ron DeSantis destroyed the Pulse memorial. A major newspaper is fighting his secrecy. The paper called the memorial's removal "sacrilege on sacred ground."

2026-01-05T21:40:55+00:00

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LPT: if you tell someone a secret they are almost definitely going to tell their spouse, even if you promise them to secrecy.

2021-07-24T14:06:27+00:00

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Judge Orders DOGE to Release Records, Citing Its 'Unusual Secrecy'

2025-03-11T11:50:46+00:00

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Poilievre addresses lack of security clearance, says he won’t commit to ‘oath of secrecy’

2025-03-25T18:25:49+00:00

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Pandora Papers - "Most Expansive Expose Of Financial Secrecy" To Be Published Today by ICIJ

2021-10-03T14:01:10+00:00

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Share your hospital and pay, let's unblind the secrecy.

2022-02-16T16:51:38+00:00

Edit: u/itsmixo created an incredible database for us to upload this info anonymously! Obviously, there is no data yet, so go add away! https://transparentnursing.com

Hospitals hold the power with pay because we keep it to ourselves. Make a throwaway acct if you want to remain anonymous. Share your hospital/health system, specialty, and years of experience too.

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