Le Monde's Declaration of Interest Policy

Le Monde's Declaration of Interest Policy

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Le Monde's Declaration of Interest Policy

An ethics committee recommends mandatory declarations of interest for journalists at Le Monde, emphasizing privacy protection.

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Le Monde GroupEthics And Deontology Committee
How often should journalists update their declarations of interest according to the committee's recommendations?
The declarations should be made upon taking office, updated annually during individual interviews (or every three years during professional interviews), and updated spontaneously when significant changes occur.
What are the main recommendations from the ethics and deontology committee regarding journalists' declarations of interest?
The ethics and deontology committee of Le Monde group recommends making declarations of interest mandatory for journalists.
What measures are proposed to protect the privacy of journalists while ensuring transparency in their declarations of interest?
The committee aims to revise the declaration form to ensure it respects privacy while complying with the rule of conduct requiring disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.