Media Ethics in the Digital Age
Anisha Nallasamy
Shantha College of Physiotherapy, Affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore, India.
Manju Rajput
GNIOT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Zahid Ahmad Wani
Shantha College of Allied Health Science, Affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore, India.
Maryam Khazir Dar
Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aakanksha
GNIOT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sheikh Hibban Fayaz
Shantha Group of Institutions, School of Allied Health Sciences, Affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore, India.
Subiksha S
Shantha College of Allied Health Science, Affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore, India.
Naveen H Simon *
Shantha Group of Institutions, Affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The digital revolution has radically transformed the landscape of journalism and broadcasting, offering unparalleled access to information and empowering individuals through citizen journalism on online platforms. However, amidst these advancements, the digital era has brought about numerous intricate ethical issues that require meticulous scrutiny. This paper is dedicated to dissecting and evaluating the profound ethical considerations confronting journalists and broadcasters amidst the digital age's upheaval.
Keywords: Accountability, broadcasting, citizen journalism, consent, digital age, disinformation, ethics, independence, media, misinformation