Deontological Charter for Le Temps’s Blogs [Charte déontologique des blogs du «Temps»]

Name of code

Deontological Charter for Le Temps's Blogs [Charte déontologique des blogs du «Temps»]

Originator of code

Le Temps (Ringier Axel Springer)

Country

Switzerland

Original language

French

Year of creation

2021

Type of code

Small scale/individual media

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The “Deontological Charter for Le Temps’s Blogs” has been issued by the daily Le Temps. It sets out rules for bloggers publishing in the platform. Such rules encompass the respect the editorial line of the blog, avoid plagiarism, respect user comments except when contrary to the law, correct incorrect information, avoid using images or content without rights, refuse any advantage or promise that could limit bloggers’ independence, cite sources, publish regularly, take responsibility for published content, respond to requests regarding citation of sources or compliance with the law and promote discussion by taking part in the comments. 

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