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Published By Society of Professional Journalists

SPJ Code of Ethics

Author(s): Society of Professional Journalists
September 6, 2014

Journalism, Care & Safety, Accountability, Transparency

Guidelines / Framework

Summary

This framework outlines the SPJ's four principles as the foundation of ethical journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all media. The four principles include:
- "Seek Truth and Report It"
- "Minimize Harm"
- "Act Independently"
- "Be Accountable and Transparent"