Note: This guide was published in 2018 and most recently updated in March 2024.[1] Thanks to RCFP’s Emily Hockett and Grayson Clary for their assistance updating this guide. Introduction The United States has seen a wave of mass demonstrations and political protests in recent years. In the summer of 2020, for instance, the death of … Read more
Seventh Edition Lucy A. Dalglish, Executive DirectorGregg P. Leslie, Editor The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Funding for this publication provided by: Gannett Foundation and The Scheide Fund. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the … Read more
Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns prior to publication or release with the goal of reducing legal risk. Given the number of libel cases brought in recent years, particularly lawsuits that appear harassing and large jury verdicts awarded against members of the news … Read more
Cyber criminals constantly seek ways to exploit vulnerabilities, impersonate legitimate domain owners, and launch phishing attacks. As a result, organisations must implement robust security measures to protect their email channels. One of the most effective solutions is DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance), a powerful email authentication protocol that helps prevent domain spoofing, protects … Read more
I. Introduction Some of the most difficult legal and constitutional questions regarding press freedom in the United States center around reporting based on material or information acquired by a third party illegally. And, while the high-level legal framework governing the publication of material illegally obtained by another person is clear, the details of individual cases … Read more
