The Daily Post’s ethics policy serves as a foundational roadmap to ensure editorial independence, accuracy, and public trust.
I. Truth & Accuracy
Fact-Checking: The Post makes every attempt to verify facts prior to publication.
Corrections: Errors must be corrected swiftly, clearly, and ungrudgingly.
Originality: Plagiarism, fabrication or altering facts is strictly prohibited.
II. Fairness & Impartiality
Right of Reply: Anyone subject to criticism in a news report can be given an opportunity to respond prior to publication.
Getting all sides: The Post attempts to obtain comment from all sides of a controversy.
Separation of News and Opinion: News reporting must remain strictly objective. Personal opinions are reserved for the Opinion page, and news reporters must not express bias on public issues, even on personal social media.
III. Independence & Conflicts of Interest
No Freebies or Gifts: Staff must reject free travel, review samples, tickets and meals from sources, advertisers or special interests.
Outside Activities: Employees must avoid outside employment, political activism, or public office that compromises impartiality or damages credibility.
Financial Disclosures: Journalists must not cover subjects, companies or organizations in which they hold a direct financial investment or personal conflict.
IV. Sourcing
Information gathered from outside sources must be explicitly credited, and anonymous sources are not to be used.