National Policy Atlas · aep-001089
Douglas County News-Press
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Policy text permits some remedies and rules out others
“However, we also recognize there may be rare and limited instances where circumstances justify taking down or removing an article.”
“We will not unpublish a story except in the rarest of circumstances.”
| Remedy | Policy text (automated reading) | Practice (automated reading) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal / unpublishing | Both permitted and ruled out in policy text | None found |
| Search-engine de-indexing | Not addressed | None found |
| Anonymization or redaction | Not addressed | None found |
| Update for later developments | Not addressed | — |
Policy pages
| Page | First seen | Checked by us |
|---|---|---|
| Newsroom Ethics And Transparency | Site | douglascountynewspress.com | Oct 9, 2026 | Not yet |
"First seen" is when a page was first read, by us or by NSMPA. It isn't the date the policy was adopted, and pages not yet checked may describe something other than a policy on old stories.
17 quotes from this newsroom's own pages, found automatically
Not checked by hand yet, so check the source before quoting.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10238
We will not unpublish a story except in the rarest of circumstances.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10239
In addition, we generally do not remove articles in cases that garner significant public attention or news coverage as they proceed through the justice system.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10240
We also do not remove articles deemed embarrassing to the subject or ones in which someone gave us permission to publish and later wants to rescind that permission.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10241
However, we also recognize there may be rare and limited instances where circumstances justify taking down or removing an article.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10242
If the story is deemed to not meet our standards or is so substantially wrong as to require removal, we will replace it with a detailed and transparent explanation.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10243
We give careful consideration to each request, on a case-by-case basis.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10244
Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not set precedent for future decisions.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10245
Back to top EVALUATING REQUESTS FOR REMOVAL When we receive a request to remove an article from our website, we will gather the following information: Name and contact information of the requesting party Date of, headline and link to article to be considered Detailed explanation of why the party wants the story removed Any facts to be considered in evaluating the request Any official documentation they may be able to provide to support their removal request We generally do not take down articles where there is a conviction or a plea deal.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10246
If we decide not to take down an article, we will clearly explain the reasons why.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10247
Back to top INDIVIDUALS ACCUSED OF WRONGDOING We will avoid using suspects’ names in crime stories unless we plan to follow those cases to their conclusion and report on the outcome or other extenuating circumstances exist.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10248
Corrections policy We recognize our obligation to correct errors in the stories we publish and to answer legitimate criticism of our work by our readers and stakeholders.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10249
Journalists must report any request for correction or clarification to a supervisor.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10250
We will make sure the information in the proposed correction is accurate before inserting it into the article in lieu of the mistaken information.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10251
Our preferred method of dealing with these types of requests is an update to a story or an editor’s note reflecting subsequent, newsworthy facts.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10252
Minimize harm Balance the public’s need for information while being mindful of the impact of your work.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10253
Consider the long-term implications of the extended reach and permanence of publication.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 10254
We also must avoid posting anything that would call into question the organization’s reputation as a trusted source of fact-finding news and information.
Cite this record
The Archive Ethics Project. Douglas County News-Press (aep-001089). National Policy Atlas. https://archiveethics.org/atlas/douglas-county-news-press. Accessed Oct 11, 2026.
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