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    "source": "The Archive Ethics Project — National Policy Atlas",
    "source_url": "https://archiveethics.org/atlas",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12T06:07:41.332Z",
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    "notice": "Live snapshot of the Archive Ethics Project Policy Atlas, not a versioned dataset release. Counts describe only listed records, not U.S. newsrooms generally. \"not_established\" means the available evidence does not establish a position; it is not \"no\". PT5 means no public policy was located, not that no policy exists. Withheld classifications are omitted. Fictional example records are marked is_example=true and must be excluded from any analysis. Columns prefixed nsmpa_ and evidence with human_verified=false are automated findings imported from NSMPA (https://github.com/kalebhoffer/nsmpa, CC BY 4.0 (compiled evidence); quoted excerpts remain the work of their publishers); they are leads, not AEP classifications, and must not be counted as such. No data license has been selected yet for AEP classifications; cite with the retrieval timestamp."
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        "first_observed_date": "2026-10-09",
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      "caveat": "Automated finding from NSMPA, not yet checked by a person and not an AEP classification. It is a starting point for review, and it is never counted in Atlas statistics.",
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      "rationale": "1 statement(s) describe discretionary/case-by-case review of requests",
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          "practice": "none"
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        "title": "The Bakersfield Californian Ethics & Corrections Policy | Site | bakersfield.com",
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        "excerpt": "Clarifications also publish in print under the heading of For The Record on page A2 of the newspaper, unless that page is filled with paid advertising, in which case the clarification will appear on page A3. - Substantial revisions: The nature of the update will be disclosed when appropriate. - Content removal: Not performed solely because a source later disagrees with accurate reporting."
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        "excerpt": "Submitting a request does not guarantee that a correction or removal will be made, but all credible concerns receive appropriate consideration."
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        "excerpt": "For developing stories, articles may be updated as verified information becomes available."
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        "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09",
        "excerpt": "Minimizing Harm In line with SPJ principles, we strive to minimize harm while reporting truthfully: Show compassion for people affected by news coverage, especially victims of crime, tragedy or trauma."
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