Our Values ​​and Principles [Unsere Werte und Prinzipien]

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

Abstract

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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