Chapter 4 Self-test questions

News-gathering avoiding unjustified intrusion
The Ofcom Broadcasting Code says that filming or recording in a public place could involve an infringement of privacy.

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code says that 'doorstepping' someone for a factual programme - that is, filming or recording them with no warning and without their consent - is never acceptable.

The Editors' Code of Practice says that, unless it is in the public interest, journalists 'must not engage in intimidation, harassment or persistent '.......'.

The Editors' Code of Practice bans journalists from covering funerals, unless the next-of-kin or legal guardian of the deceased consents to this.

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code says that, unless the subject matter is trivial or uncontroversial, or the participation minor, or it is warranted to proceed without consent, the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person of eighteen or over in loco parentis is needed if a programme features a child under 16 in a way that infringes '.........'.

The Editors' Code of Practice says that, unless a custodial parent or similarly responsible adult consents, a child under 16 must not be interviewed or photographed on issues involving their own or another child's '______'. What is the missing word?

You find a picture about a story you are working on, via Twitter. You want to use it and because it's on a social media site, you can just use it without asking permission.

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