ORF Code of Conduct for Journalistic Activities [ORF Verhaltenskodex für journalistische Tätigkeiten]

Name of code

ORF Code of Conduct for Journalistic Activities [ORF Verhaltenskodex für journalistische Tätigkeiten]

Originator of code

Public Service Media in Austria [Österreichischer Rundfunk] (ORF)

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

2016

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Code of Conduct for Journalistic Activities of ORF, Austria’s public service media, applies to all employees involved in ORF journalistic programmes and content as programme creators or journalists. The Code comprises binding guidelines for everyday practice based on existing ORF laws, guidelines and regulations. Journalistic independence from political or economic interest, the separation of programme and advertising as well as authenticity are core values that should be adhered to. After these values have been discussed in detail, the central points of the ORF Ethics Council are presented.

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