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Ethics Policy

PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED’ ethical code is based on the willingness of it being accurate, fair and complete, and for its contributors to act with honesty, transparency, and independence, including independence from conflicts of interest.

Truth and Accuracy
PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED is expected to be as accurate as possible. Getting facts from verifiable sources is the cardinal principle of journalism.PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED always strives for accuracy, provides all the relevant facts available, and ensures that they have been verified. TrendzByRyaans News makes it clear when it cannot corroborate certain information.

Independence
PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED must be independent voices; PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED does not act, formally or informally, on behalf of special interests, whether political, corporate, or cultural. Independent fact-checking by other employees or actors is always involved in the publication process.

Fairness and Impartiality
Most stories have at least two sides. While there is no obligation to present every side in every piece, stories are balanced and add context. Impartial reporting builds trust and confidence.

Humanity
PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED does not harm. What PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED publishes or broadcasts may be offensive to some, but it is aware of the impact of its words and images on the lives of others. Private persons have privacy rights that must be balanced against the public interest in reporting information about them.

Accountability
A sure sign of professionalism and responsible journalism is the ability to hold oneself accountable. Corrections are published when errors are discovered. PN LIVE NEWS PRIVATE LIMITED listens to the concerns of its audience.

The Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics offers the following advice, which is representative of the practical ideas of FitnessByExpert Media. Quoting directly:

  • Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
  • Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
  • Recognise that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.
  • Recognise that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone’s privacy.
  • Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
  • Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes.
  • Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.
  • Balance a criminal suspect’s fair trial rights with the public’s right to be informed.