Journalism Ethics Case Studies

Doxing and Digital Journalism

When can journalists reveal the identity of controversial social media users?
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Collateral Damage to the Truth

What conflicts arise when journalists want transparency on drone deaths?
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Swipe Right to Expose

What happens when journalism meets dating apps at the Rio Olympics?
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