Tracking the Media Revolution

Citizen journalism code launched

March 22, 2006 · No Comments

The National Union of Journalsits just published the Witness Contributors’ Code of Practice to address the important issues raised by the phenomenon of “citizen journalism.”

The Code sets down ways in which organisations and individuals can maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in the new media environment. It covers concerns about accuracy and checking sources, payment to contributors, copyright and moral and legal rights.

To read the code of practice click here.

Categories: Community Media · Ethics and the Media · Independent Media

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