by Sydney Smith on Nov 23, 2011
Where did Subway Shut Down Story Come From?
The New York Times' Brian Stelter questioned where the reports that Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City would...
Anonymous Sources
by Malik Ayub Sumbal on Nov 21, 2011
Did Pakistan’s The Daily Express Break Off-the-Record Agreement?
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN --To violate off-the-record agreements for information and sources is an ethical violation according to the principles and values...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 13, 2011
South African Journalist on Anonymous Sources
The Times of South Africa's Joe Latakgomo weighed in on anonymous sources and whether they "tip-off versus rip-off" in a...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 28, 2011
Are Journalists Protecting Anonymous Sources Well Enough?
Open Society Foundations fellow Christopher Soghoian opined for the New York Times Oct. 26 about protecting anonymous sources and computer...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 18, 2011
Was it OK for Boston Globe to ID Whitey Bulger Informant?
Media Bistro's Fishbowl LA questioned the Boston Globe's decision to name the woman who "tipped the FBI to the whereabouts"...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 16, 2011
Update on James Risen case: Reporter has to give Info about ‘Accuracy’
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press reported that New York Times reporter James Risen has been ordered to "testify ...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 11, 2011
Kansas City Star Reminds Readers of Anonymous Source Policy
The Kansas City Star's readers' representative Derek Donovan commented on news tips from anonymous sources in an Oct. 2 column....
by Sydney Smith on Sep 21, 2011
Guardian Won’t have to Tell Police who its Sources Are
As iMediaEthics wrote last week, the UK police tried to find out who the Guardian's anonymous sources were for some of...
by Sydney Smith on Sep 17, 2011
UK Police Want the Guardian’s Anonymous Sources
The Guardian's David Leigh reported that the UK Police are trying to find out who the Guardian's sources for its...