concept   confidentiality of sources
culture   Western countries
statement   Confidentiality laws in Western countries protect journalists' sources to preserve freedom of the press and support investigative reporting.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 anonymous posting Western countries Encouraged for freedom of expression and protection of privacy 1
2 confidentiality of sources Western countries Journalists are legally protected to keep their sources confidential to uphold freedom of the press and investigative reporting. 1