Name of code
ORF Editorial Statute [ORF-Redakteursstatut]
Originator of code
Public Service Media in Austria [Österreichischer Rundfunk] (ORF)
Country
Austria
Original language
German
Year of creation
1973
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Procedural
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Editorial Statute of ORF, Austria’s public service media, secures independence, personal responsibility, and freedom of the journalistic profession within the company. It is worth noting that the Statute considers the legal framework of public service broadcasting and underscores the importance of ensuring that the programs produced uphold human dignity and fundamental rights, equality, and integration. Furthermore, democratic discourse should be encouraged. The Statute is obligatory for all employees who contribute journalistic content.
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