Ethics Code of the Public Relations Specialists’ Association of Lithuania

Name of code

Ethics Code of the Public Relations Specialists' Association of Lithuania

Originator of code

Public Relations Specialists' Association of Lithuania

Country

Lithuania

Original language

Lithuanian

Year of creation

2015

Type of code

PR

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Code of Ethics of the Lithuanian Public Relations Specialists’ Union. The Code establishes ethical Guidelines for union members, emphasizing public interest, honesty, reputation integrity, confidentiality, conflict of interest avoidance, accurate information dissemination, legality, and ethical conduct. It prohibits undisclosed client representation, fictitious news, anonymous online comments, use of unverified data, and collaboration with entities hostile to Lithuania. The Code encourages professional respect, development, fair competition, and public interest alignment. Ethics violations are addressed by the Union’s Council.

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