Estonian Code of Journalism [Ethics Eesti ajakirjanduseetika koodeks]

Name of code

Estonian Code of Journalism [Ethics Eesti ajakirjanduseetika koodeks]

Originator of code

Estonian Newspaper Association [Eesti Meediaettevõtete Liit]

Country

Estonia

Original language

Estonian

Year of creation

1998

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Estonian Code of Journalism Ethics was developed by the Estonian Newspaper Association in 1998 and it applies to all journalists. General principles cover the issues related to the responsibilities of the press in a free and democratic society. The second section is about the independence of individual journalists and avoiding conflict of interest. The third section covers obligations towards the sources. The fourth section covers general principles and rules of publishing information. The fifth section is about the right to reply and the sixth is about advertising. The Code was adopted in 1998 and it has not been revised since.

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