Name of code
Journalist's Ethics Code of Äripäev Äripäeva [Ajakirjaniku eetikakoodeks]
Originator of code
Äripäev
Country
Estonia
Original language
Estonian
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
A Journalist’s Ethics Code of was developed by the weekly newspaper Äripäev and applies to their journalists. The Code states the main principles to be objectivity, avoidance of conflict of interests, declaration of investments and relationships with sources. The main principle for journalistic activity is to serve the interest of the readers.
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