DNPA Code of Ethics

At AllIndiaPress.com, we uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity. This policy ensures our team operates with transparency, avoids conflicts of interest, and prioritizes public trust above all.

1. Gifts, Favors, and Financial Transactions

A. Offered by AllIndiaPress.com:

  • Any gifts or hospitality to sources/officials must:
    ✓ Be nominal in value (e.g., press conference refreshments)
    ✓ Serve a clear professional purpose
    ✓ Withstand public scrutiny if disclosed

B. Received by Staff:

  • Strictly prohibited:
    ✓ Cash, luxury items, or travel benefits from news subjects
    ✓ Gifts exceeding ₹2,000 in value (per DNPA guidelines)
  • Permitted with disclosure:
    ✓ Token promotional items (e.g., branded notebooks)
    ✓ Meals during interviews (must be reciprocated or reported)

Example violation: Accepting a smartphone from a politician being profiled.

3. Accuracy & Fairness

  • Verify information from multiple credible sources before publication.
  • Distinguish clearly between facts, opinions, and speculation.
  • Issue prompt corrections for errors (see our Correction Policy).

4. Impartiality & Independence

  • Avoid conflicts of interest (political, financial, or personal).
  • Label sponsored/paid content as “Advertisement” or “Partnered”.
  • Refuse gifts/favors that could compromise editorial integrity.

5. Privacy & Sensitivity

  • Protect the identities of vulnerable sources (whistleblowers, victims of crime/abuse).
  • Avoid intrusive coverage of private tragedies unless in the public interest.
  • Comply with Indian laws on court reporting (e.g., rape victim anonymity under Sec. 228A IPC).

6. Hate Speech & Discrimination

  • Do not publish content that:
    ✓ Incites violence or hatred against communities
    ✓ Promotes caste/religious/gender-based stereotypes
    ✓ Violates IT Rules, 2021 provisions on prohibited content

7. Transparency & Accountability

  • Disclose ownership/funding interests that may influence coverage.
  • Provide the right of reply to individuals/organizations criticized in reports.
  • Maintain a public grievance redressal system (see Section 7).

8. Intellectual Property

  • Respect copyrights: Use only licensed images/videos or public domain material.
  • Attribute all third-party content properly.
  • Follow fair use guidelines for excerpts.

9. Grievance Redressal

Readers may report violations to:
📧 Grievance Officer: [Name]
✉️ Email: AllIndiaPress.Official@Gmail.com
⏳ Response Time: 15 days (per IT Rules, 2021)

10. Legal Compliance

  • Adhere to:
    ✓ Indian Penal Code (Sec. 499-502: Defamation)
    ✓ Information Technology Act (Sec. 66A, 67)
    ✓ DPDP Act, 2023 (Data Privacy)
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