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Impress is a champion for news that can be trusted. We are here to make sure news providers can publish with integrity; and the public can engage in an ever-changing media landscape with confidence.
Work with us to champion a thriving news industry. Join our network of around 100 publishers and 200 publications across the country, as an Impress member supported by our expert team and Standards Code.
The Impress Standards Code is a modern Code that aims to assist journalists by promoting and supporting their work. It also aims to protect the public from invasive journalistic practices and unethical news reporting.
The Impress regulatory scheme provides journalists and news publishers with the protection and the support they need to publish with integrity. Our regulatory tools also offer the public affordable access to redress against the press when needed.
Through our range of events and training opportunities, Impress helps individuals and organisations to professionalise, improve the quality of their content and build trust with their audiences.
Defamation
Defamation refers to when a statement has been made which lowers a person’s character and reputation in the estimation of ordinary people.
Breach of confidence
Defamation refers to when a statement has been made which lowers a person’s character and reputation in the estimation of ordinary people.
Misuse of private information
Misuse of private information refers to the wrongful or threatened publication, of personal information.
Malicious falsehood
Malicious falsehood refers to a published statement about a person which is allegedly untrue, malicious, and has directly resulted in the economic loss or likely economic loss.
Harassment
Harassment is a course of conduct (occurring on at least two occasions) which causes fear of violence, serious alarm or distress. This can include stalking offences such as watching or spying on someone.
Breach of the Data Protection Act
A breach of the Data Protection Act 2018 can occur if a publisher contravenes one of the data protection principles listed under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing personal data. However, publishers are not obligated to comply with certain data protection principles in the interests of protecting freedom of expression.
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