Name of code
Our Values and Principles [Unsere Werte und Prinzipien]
Originator of code
Doctors Without Borders [Ärzte ohne Grenzen]
Country
Austria
Original language
English
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Public institutions
Main frame of accountability
Public
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Facebook channel of Doctors Without Boarders Austria has a set of legally non-binding rules for engagement that encourage respectful exchange of different opinions. The FB channel provides information on the organization’s emergency aid activities in over 70 countries. While different opinions are welcome, harmful or disruptive behaviour is not allowed. Spreading fake news or conspiracy theories, infringing on the intellectual property rights of others, and displaying third-party advertising are also prohibited. Users must also comply with Facebook’s Terms of Use. Any content that violates the netiquette will be removed, and users who repeatedly violate the netiquette will be excluded from the discussion.
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