Values and Good Practice of Estonian National Broadcasting [Eesti Rahvusringhäälingu väärtused ja Hea Tava]

Name of code

Values and Good Practice of Estonian National Broadcasting [Eesti Rahvusringhäälingu väärtused ja Hea Tava]

Originator of code

Estonian National Broadcasting

Country

Estonia

Original language

Estonian

Year of creation

2019

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The “Values and Code of Conduct of Estonian Public Broadcasting” is developed by Estonian Public Broadcasting and applies to all employees of the Estonian Public broadcasting. The Code of Conduct outlines the principles and standards mandatory for the employees as well as examples of expected and disapproved behaviour. The main values named in the code are trustworthiness, independence, responsibility, professionalism, tactfulness, and transparency. Each of the values are elaborated and put into context with practical explanations.

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