JTI

The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Alliance for Audited Media – Northern America

Certified by

Alliance for Audited Media – Northern America

Date of certification

25/11/2024

Contact details

1600 McConnor Parkway
60173 Schaumburg
United States of America

Media Outlet Sopris Sun Date of first publication 02/08/2024 Date of Latest Change 20/11/2024

12. Responsibility for Sources

A Media Outlet shall ensure that the sources used for its journalism are dealt with responsibly and their anonymity protected when justified.

12.1. Anonymity

The procedures for granting anonymity to sources shall be covered by the Editorial Guidelines. The reason for anonymity should be clarified for the public.

Are there guidelines on the procedures to be followed for granting anonymity to sources?

Yes

Are the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

As a member of the Instituted For Nonprofit News (https://inn.org/about/membership-standards/) have adopted their standards and policies.

12.2. Privacy Rights

Editorial guidelines should protect the privacy rights of individuals and their safety.

Are there guidelines to ensure that the privacy rights and safety of individuals are protected in your journalistic activity?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

As a member of the Instituted For Nonprofit News (https://inn.org/about/membership-standards/) have adopted their standards and policies.

12.3. Independence and Sources

There should be guidelines on establishing relations with sources which protect the independence of the journalism.

Are there guidelines to ensure the independence of journalism relative to the sources for content?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

As a member of the Instituted For Nonprofit News (https://inn.org/about/membership-standards/) have adopted their standards and policies.

12.4. Diversity of Sources

Editorial guidelines should ensure that a diversity of sources are consulted in producing journalistic content with adequate time for response.

Do the guidelines ensure that a diversity of sources is used in the production of your journalistic content?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

As a member of the Instituted For Nonprofit News (https://inn.org/about/membership-standards/) have adopted their standards and policies.