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Journalists may face a legal and ethical obligation to protect the identity of their sources, even under pressure from the courts or government.

Journalists must weigh the legal protections of an individual's privacy against the public's right to know, which may involve tough ethical decisions.

Publishing graphic images raises legal and ethical questions about taste, dignity, and the potential for causing distress or harm to the audience.

Using someone else's work without proper attribution is both illegal and violates journalistic ethics, potentially leading to loss of credibility and legal action.

Undercover reporting can lead to ethical questions regarding deception, privacy, and consent, and can carry legal risks if done without proper consideration.

Ethically and legally, journalists must ensure accurate representation of data and statistics to avoid misleading the audience and potential charges of malpractice.

Journalists must avoid bias to maintain credibility and trust, with a clear distinction between reporting and opinion, to prevent ethical and potential legal concerns.

Ethically, journalists should strive for diverse and representative reporting to accurately reflect society while being mindful of stereotyping and legal concerns.

Journalists are legally and ethically obligated to correct false or inaccurate reporting promptly to maintain public trust and credibility and reduce potential liability.

While not always illegal, sensationalism breaches ethical journalism practices, potentially distorting the truth and diminishing public trust.

Journalists must carefully consider the manner in which they report on suicides, to avoid legal issues and to adhere to ethical standards that discourage imitative behavior.

There are ethical and legal considerations to maintain the anonymity of juvenile offenders in reports to protect their privacy and support their rehabilitation.

Creating false information or events for a story is not only unethical, compromising journalistic integrity, but can also lead to legal action for fraud or misrepresentation.

Journalists must avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest to maintain trust and objectivity in their reporting, potentially impacting their reputation and legal obligations.

Making false statements about a person that damage their reputation can lead to defamation lawsuits and violates ethical standards of accuracy and truth in journalism.

In reporting on emergencies, journalists must balance the public's right to know with sensitivity towards victims and the ethical use of graphic content.

While it may sometimes be legal, paying for information raises ethical questions about the reliability and motivations of sources, and can compromise journalistic integrity.

Journalists must navigate copyright law when using someone else's material, ensuring proper licensing and attribution to avoid infringement and uphold ethical standards.

Journalists must respect embargoes as a commitment to sources, but should also critically consider the implications of delaying important news.