Media Outlet Artia13 Actualité Date of first publication 09/12/2025 Date of Latest Change 09/12/2025
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?
YesAre the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Oui. Quand l’anonymat est accordé, l’article mentionne en quelques mots la raison (« pour des raisons de sécurité », « pour protéger sa vie professionnelle », etc.), sauf si ce détail risquait de réidentifier la personne.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Oui. La charte impose le respect de la vie privée, l’anonymisation des personnes non publiques lorsque nécessaire et une vigilance accrue pour les personnes vulnérables, en cohérence avec le RGPD et le droit français.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Oui. Les sources ne disposent d’aucun droit de regard sur les titres, les angles ou les conclusions. Les relations de confiance ne doivent pas compromettre l’indépendance éditoriale ni la liberté d’enquête.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Oui. Nous privilégions la diversité des sources (institutionnelles, expertes, associatives, témoins, médias reconnus) et, pour les sujets sensibles, nous cherchons à joindre les parties mises en cause dans un délai raisonnable avant publication.