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DNPA Code of Ethics

DNPA Code of Ethics – OdishaNewsPost

Purpose

At OdishaNewsPost, we uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our journalism and operations. This Code of Ethics ensures that every member of our team conducts themselves with integrity, transparency, and fairness, while adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. We are committed to serving our readers with unbiased news, free from personal or political influence.

Gifts, Favors, and Payments

  • Gifts, favors, and payments provided by OdishaNewsPost must comply with the law, align with accepted professional practices, and must not create conflicts of interest.

  • Any payment, commission, or compensation to associates or third parties without a written agreement is prohibited.

Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received

  • Team members must not solicit or accept gifts, favors, or payments from individuals or organizations with a vested interest in influencing our reporting.

  • Exceptions may include customary courtesies of nominal value (e.g., press kits or event mementos).

  • Any potential conflict of interest—such as outside business ownership or collaboration with competitors—must be disclosed immediately.

Confidential Information

  • Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential company or source information is strictly prohibited.

  • Misuse of confidential information will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Compliance

  • Violations of this policy will be taken seriously and may result in disciplinary measures.

  • All associates are obligated to report violations or unethical conduct they become aware of.

Social Media Guidelines

Introduction

  • Posts on social media are treated as public statements and should reflect professionalism.

  • Associates must follow OdishaNewsPost’s editorial guidelines at all times.

Be Careful What You Post

  • Team members are personally responsible for online content they share.

  • Inappropriate, offensive, or misleading posts may result in disciplinary action.

  • Personal views must be clearly identified as such and not represented as official OdishaNewsPost positions.

Be Respectful and Professional

  • All communications must be courteous, avoiding harassment, offensive, or threatening language.

  • Privacy of individuals must be respected, and false/misleading information must never be shared.

Be Honest and Accurate

  • Accuracy is paramount. If mistakes are made, they must be corrected promptly and transparently.

Respect Laws and Confidentiality

  • Associates must comply with all applicable laws, including copyright, privacy, and confidentiality regulations.

  • Confidential information must never be disclosed without authorization.

Report Your Concerns

  • Concerns about ethical violations should be reported promptly.

  • Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism and Fairness

  • Plagiarism in any form is not tolerated at OdishaNewsPost.

  • Reporters must provide fair coverage, ensuring that all relevant parties are given an opportunity to respond.

📧 Contact for Ethics Concerns: contact@odishanewspost.com

At OdishaNewsPost, we are committed to building and maintaining the trust of our readers by adhering to these ethical standards in every story we publish.