DNPA Code of Ethics – ABC Of News
ABC Of News (website – https://abcofnews.com) – Commitment to Ethical Digital Journalism
As a responsible digital news platform, ABC Of News (website – https://abcofnews.com) abides by the principles and standards outlined in the DNPA Code of Conduct. This code ensures that our content is accurate, ethical, and in the public interest while promoting trust and transparency in digital journalism.
Table of Contents
1. Editorial Integrity & Independence
- We maintain a strict separation between editorial decisions and commercial interests.
- Our news content is produced without influence from advertisers, sponsors, or political affiliations.
- Sponsored or paid content is clearly marked and does not compromise our editorial independence.
2. Accuracy & Fairness
- All facts are rigorously verified before publication.
- We present information in context, and headlines accurately reflect the content.
- We strive for balanced reporting, offering all relevant sides of a story wherever appropriate.
3. Transparency & Accountability
- We identify sources of information unless there is a compelling reason to protect anonymity.
- We disclose corrections and updates transparently in accordance with our [Correction Policy].
- Editorial processes and ethical guidelines are available to the public.
4. Respect for Privacy
- We avoid intrusions into an individual’s privacy unless it is clearly in the public interest.
- Special care is taken when reporting on issues involving children, vulnerable individuals, or victims of crimes.
5. No Sensationalism or Hate Speech
- We avoid sensationalising news for traffic or clickbait purposes.
- We do not publish content that promotes hate, discrimination, or violence based on race, religion, gender, caste, or nationality.
6. Distinction Between News and Opinion
- Opinion pieces are clearly labelled and do not interfere with the factual reporting of news.
- Our readers are made aware when they are reading analysis, commentary, or satire.
7. Content Responsibility & Moderation
- User-generated content (comments, submissions, etc.) is monitored to prevent the spread of misinformation, defamation, or hate speech.
- We reserve the right to remove content that violates our community guidelines.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
- We respect copyright laws and ensure proper attribution when using third-party content.
- Unauthorised reproduction or distribution of content from other platforms is strictly avoided.
9. Compliance with the Law
- We adhere to the laws of the land, including those concerning defamation, contempt of court, and other applicable media and IT laws.
- We cooperate with regulatory authorities when legally required.
10. Fact-Checking and Misinformation Policy
- We have internal processes for verifying claims and identifying misinformation.
- In case false information is published inadvertently, we correct it promptly and visibly.
ABC Of News (website – https://abcofnews.com) is committed to the highest standards of journalistic ethics, in line with the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) principles. We strive to serve the public interest through trustworthy, responsible, and quality digital journalism.
