JTI

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

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Certified by

Deloitte

Date of certification

24/10/2024

Contact details

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3000 Melbourne
Australia

Media Outlet Valterportal.ba Date of first publication 24/04/2024 Date of Latest Change 24/10/2024

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.

In his video stories, Valterportal sometimes has protected sources, people who want to testify about corruption in institutions and public administration, but they are not allowed to do so publicly, because they would immediately lose their jobs. In that case, we apply one of our methods, when we protect the identity of our interlocutor in video-audio.

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

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

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.

Valterportal uses several different sources in every story it investigates and never publishes content without facts checking.
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