{"id":987726,"date":"2023-12-20T12:09:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applaudwebmedia.com\/?page_id=987726"},"modified":"2023-12-20T12:15:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:15:59","slug":"dnpas-code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/applaudwebmedia.com\/dnpas-code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"DNPA&#8217;s code of conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"987726\" class=\"elementor elementor-987726\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e97f6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e97f6d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-41d4428\" data-id=\"41d4428\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7998210 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7998210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 28-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Code Of Ethics For Digital News Websites<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2ce1c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b2ce1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 28-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Upholding the Truth in the Digital Age<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25329c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25329c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e6d164\" data-id=\"2e6d164\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ac452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55ac452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the ever-evolving world of online news, where headlines flash across screens and information floods our fingertips, trust is more precious than ever. As responsible digital news providers, we hold the immense power to inform, educate, and shape public discourse. But with this power comes a crucial responsibility: to wield it ethically and with integrity.<\/p><p>That&#8217;s why at Applaud Web Media News Network Websites, we stand by a rigorous Code of Ethics. This code serves as our compass, guiding us towards accurate, unbiased, and impactful journalism. It&#8217;s a commitment we make to you, our valued readers, to ensure the information you consume is reliable, trustworthy, and serves the greater good.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d468b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55d468b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Pillars of Our Code:\n\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd41590 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd41590\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Accuracy Above All:<\/strong><br \/>Facts are the bedrock of our reporting. We meticulously verify information through multiple sources, prioritizing credible experts and official data. We double-check every detail, leaving no room for speculation or exaggeration. Accuracy isn&#8217;t just a goal, it&#8217;s our sacred duty.<\/p><p><strong>Fairness Without Favor:<\/strong><br \/>Every story deserves to be told from all angles. We present diverse perspectives, avoiding one-sided narratives and giving voice to underrepresented groups. We challenge assumptions, expose biases, and strive for balanced reporting that reflects the complexities of the world around us.<\/p><p><strong>Transparency: Building Trust One Step at a Time:<\/strong><br \/>Openness is key to earning your trust. We believe in being transparent about our editorial process, sources, and funding. We clearly distinguish opinion pieces from factual reporting and readily admit to and correct any errors we may make. Transparency fosters accountability, and accountability builds trust.<\/p><p><strong>Humanity at the Heart of Reporting:<\/strong><br \/>News can be about power struggles and political battles, but it&#8217;s ultimately about people. We treat individuals with respect and dignity, protecting their privacy and avoiding sensationalism or exploitation. We remember that every story has a human face, and we strive to tell it with empathy and sensitivity.<\/p><p><strong>A Voice for the Public Good:<\/strong><br \/>Our ultimate aim is to serve the public interest. We report on issues that matter, hold those in power accountable, and give voice to the voiceless. We believe in empowering citizens with knowledge and fostering informed discussion that leads to positive change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6855b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6855b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This Code of Ethics is not just a set of rules; it&#8217;s a living document that reflects our core values and guides our every decision. It&#8217;s a promise to you, our readers, that we will always strive to deliver news that is accurate, fair, transparent, and worthy of your trust.<\/p><p>We invite you to hold us accountable. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about our adherence to this code, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out. 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