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    "source": "The Archive Ethics Project — National Policy Atlas",
    "source_url": "https://archiveethics.org/atlas",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12T06:07:49.567Z",
    "snapshot_type": "live",
    "methodology": "https://archiveethics.org/methodology",
    "codebook": "https://archiveethics.org/data/codebook.json",
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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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    "outreach_status": "not_contacted",
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        "first_observed_date": "2026-10-09",
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        "known_gaps": "Found automatically. Adoption date and earlier versions unknown.",
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        "human_verified": false
      }
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      "source_url": "https://github.com/kalebhoffer/nsmpa",
      "license": "CC BY 4.0 (compiled evidence); quoted excerpts remain the work of their publishers",
      "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.",
      "entity_id": "1277",
      "stance": "SUPPORTS_CHANGED_CIRCUMSTANCES",
      "confidence": 0.78,
      "rationale": "1 distinct first-party statement(s) permit relief when outcomes/circumstances change",
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          "practice": "none"
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          "policy": "permitted",
          "practice": "none"
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        "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09",
        "excerpt": "In circumstances where we determine that an update or correction is insufficient, Hearst newspapers may consider alternatives including applying deindexing tags to an article, which may limit the ability of search engines to find it."
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        "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09",
        "excerpt": "Removal of published material On occasion, we receive requests to update and/or remove from our websites accurate reporting on matters like arrests or criminal charges."
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        "excerpt": "If we name an individual at the time of arrest or filing of criminal charges, we should also be responsible in following the matter and reporting relevant updates, particularly if we learn that charges are dropped or dismissed, or the individual is acquitted."
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        "excerpt": "Furthermore, when you spot or learn of errors elsewhere in our publications, you should promptly bring them to the attention of editors, who will determine whether corrections or clarifications are necessary."
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        "excerpt": "If you are told of a significant error by someone outside the newsroom, be careful not to make promises about corrections : collect the information, thank the person for telling us and say that we’ll check it out, notify the appropriate editors, who will either direct you to investigate the matter yourself or pass it on to someone else in the newsroom to look into it."
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        "excerpt": "But when warranted to improve the accuracy of our work, we will consider updates and corrections to our journalism with new, relevant information."
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        "excerpt": "In conducting yourself as a journalist, consider the four principles laid out in the Society for Professional Journalists code of ethics: Seek truth and report it; minimize harm; act independently; be accountable and transparent."
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        "excerpt": "But we must be conscious of the ways that posts on social media – often without context or editing – can undermine the hard work that we do to maintain our organization’s reputation for integrity and credibility."
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        "excerpt": "Copyrighted material The use of photographs without permission can expose the company to significant reputational, financial and legal risk."
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