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The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

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Certified by

Deloitte

Date of certification

16/02/2023

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Media Outlet The Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) Legal Entity Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) Date of first publication 14/12/2022 Date of Latest Change 27/01/2023

12. Responsibility for Sources

A Media Outlet shall ensure that the sources used for its journalism are dealt with responsibly and their anonymity protected when justified.

12.1. Anonymity

The procedures for granting anonymity to sources shall be covered by the Editorial Guidelines. The reason for anonymity should be clarified for the public.

Are there guidelines on the procedures to be followed for granting anonymity to sources?

Yes

Are the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

Journalists may use anonymous sources when it is necessary for the protection of the public interest and/or the source may be endangered. Journalists must make sure that the information provided by the anonymous source is reliable and authentic.

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.1.2. "Confidentiality of the source of the information" and the Code of Ethics of Journalists of the LRT, Сh. VII. "CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION".

12.2. Privacy Rights

Editorial guidelines should protect the privacy rights of individuals and their safety.

Are there guidelines to ensure that the privacy rights and safety of individuals are protected in your journalistic activity?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

See the LRT Editorial Policy:
- Ch. III 1.2. "Confidentiality of the source of information";
- Ch. III.1.7. "Respect for privacy";
- Ch. III.2.1. "Disclosure of the producers of the work and the location of the report";
- Ch. V "DISPLAY AND TREATMENT OF SENSITIVE CONTENT".

The Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. VI. "RESPECT FOR PRIVACY".

12.3. Independence and Sources

There should be guidelines on establishing relations with sources which protect the independence of the journalism.

Are there guidelines to ensure the independence of journalism relative to the sources for content?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. IV "ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND IMPARTIALITY, DECLARATION OF PRIVATE INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS".

Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. VIII "TRANSPARENCY" includes a requirement that journalists identify in their information the institution or organisation that paid for the travel expenses.

12.4. Diversity of Sources

Editorial guidelines should ensure that a diversity of sources are consulted in producing journalistic content with adequate time for response.

Do the guidelines ensure that a diversity of sources is used in the production of your journalistic content?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

See the LRT Editorial Policy:
- Ch. II.3. "Objectivity";
- Ch. III.1.4. "Ensuring the truth and accuracy of information. Exceptions to editorial responsibility";
- Ch. III.1.5. "Diversity of opinions".

The principle of the diversity of sources is also reflected in the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, see Ch. III "GENERAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE WORK OF JOURNALISTS".

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