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 must be given a fair 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. Accountability & Transparency
Sourcing: Information gathered from outside sources must be explicitly credited, and anonymous sources are not to be used.
Transparency: Sponsored content, native advertising, or paid partnerships must be prominently labeled so readers can distinguish news from advertising.