These Cyber Media Guidelines were established by the Press Council as a reference for online media companies in conducting journalistic activities. Barita Pro adheres to and follows the following provisions:
1. Scope
These guidelines govern the conduct of journalistic activities by online media, including the verification and balance of news reports, user-generated content, retractions and corrections, the removal of news reports, advertising, and copyright.
2. News Verification and Balanced Reporting
Every news story published must undergo a verification process. Online media prioritize the principle of balance by providing fair coverage to all parties involved in the story.
3. User-Generated Content
Online media outlets are required to include terms and conditions regarding user-generated content to ensure it does not violate the Journalistic Code of Ethics or applicable laws and regulations. Content that violates these provisions may be edited or removed.
4. Errata, Corrections, and Right of Reply
Retractions, corrections, and right of reply are handled in accordance with the Journalistic Code of Ethics and the Press Law. Retractions and corrections must be linked to the news article being retracted or corrected.
5. Retraction of a News Article
Published news articles cannot be retracted on the grounds of censorship by parties outside the editorial staff, except in cases involving issues of race, religion, ethnicity, or intergroup relations; public morality; the welfare of children; the traumatic experiences of victims; or based on special considerations by the Press Council.
6. Advertisements
Online media must clearly distinguish between advertisements and journalistic content so as not to mislead readers.
7. Copyright
Online media must respect copyright as stipulated in applicable laws and regulations.
8. Inclusion of Guidelines
Online media outlets are required to publicly post these guidelines so that they are easily accessible to the public.
9. Disputes
Any disputes arising from the implementation of these guidelines shall be resolved by the Press Council.