Journalist’s Ethics Code of Äripäev Äripäeva [Ajakirjaniku eetikakoodeks]

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

Abstract

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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