Journalism Code of Conduct [Journalistieke gedragscode]

Name of code

Journalism Code of Conduct [Journalistieke gedragscode]

Originator of code

RTV Oost

Country

The Netherlands

Original language

Dutch

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

RTV Oost is the regional public broadcaster of the Dutch province of Overijssel. The Journalistic Code of Conduct consists of Guidelines for all journalistic employees. The Code deals with principles such as independence and transparency and outlines the working methods of journalists employed by RTV Oost. They should interact respectfully with viewers and listeners and, if required, they should be able to protect the privacy of sources.

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