Disclosure of massive surveillance program puts press freedom at odds with government wishes — again
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Ethical uncertainty in the new media landscape
Bloomberg journalists’ access to customer data on remote terminals: A new quandary.
Thanks to all for another excellent conference!
Thanks to all for another excellent conference!
Nigerian journalists revisiting ethics code
Journalists group will create new code of conduct to “improve the level of professionalism”
Concerns about press freedom in Egypt
New constitution limits expression, doesn’t protect journalists from prison, but many remain optimistic
Washington Post eliminates ombudsman position
The Post replaces ombudsman position, around since 1970, with “reader representative”
Website publishes hacked emails of former president George W. Bush
The ethics of publishing private correspondence: “Media ethics aren’t just for the media anymore.”
Forum in Libya deliberates media ethics
After revolution that ousted Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, forum works to create very first “Code of Ethics for Journalists in the Maghreb Region”
Pakistan press council partners with NGO on women’s rights
Press Council of Pakistan & Women’s Empowerment Group join forces to promote media ethics on human rights, particularly women rights
Thought-provoking roundup of journalism ethics news
“Paywalls, Profits And Pageview Journalism” — Here’s one of many reflections on j-ethics in 2012