National Policy Atlas · aep-000075
Sentinel-Record
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Policy text permits some remedies when circumstances change
“In all of the above instances, de-indexing will only be considered if articles have not been updated to reflect relevant changes or legal outcomes.”
“Requests That Will Not [name withheld] The Sentinel-Record will not consider de-indexing articles based on the following circumstances: - Public records (e.g., marriage licenses, divorces, births, police reports). - Subjects or interviewees who later regret their participation or statements. - Articles that were factually accurate at the time of publication. - Articles concerning public figures, public employees, law enforcement officers, or candidates for public office. - Content including photos or videos taken in public, where there was no reasonable expectation of privacy. - Individuals who gave informed consent to participate in a story and later wish to revoke it.”
| Remedy | Policy text (automated reading) | Practice (automated reading) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal / unpublishing | Ruled out in policy text | None found |
| Search-engine de-indexing | Both permitted and ruled out in policy text | None found |
| Anonymization or redaction | Not addressed | None found |
| Update for later developments | Permitted under conditions | — |
Policy pages
| Page | First seen | Checked by us |
|---|---|---|
| WEHCO Newspapers, Inc. Ethics policy | WEHCO Newspapers, Inc. Ethics policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record | Oct 9, 2026 | Not yet |
| De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record | Oct 9, 2026 | Not yet |
| Frequently Asked Questions about The Sentinel-Record's De-indexing policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record | 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.
23 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 4084
Subscribers pay us a monthly subscription fee so we will gather all this public information for them. • Correct errors immediately, both in the newspaper and online.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4085
In the event of a major suspension of the policy, reflecting a greater concern that the public may see a conflict of interest, the senior newsroom editor may decide to a) place the editor's note at or near the beginning of the story or b) write a longer explanation of the situation to use as a news drop-in. • All newsroom employees are expected to disclose potential conflicts to the senior newsroom editor. • In the event of a potential non-newsroom conflict of interest, an editor's note will be published, or a paragraph will be inserted in the story to explain the situation and the possible c…
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4089
In all of the above instances, de-indexing will only be considered if articles have not been updated to reflect relevant changes or legal outcomes.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4090
Process for Submission and Review Requests must be submitted using the official De-Indexing Request Form, available on our website.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4091
Requests That Will Not [name withheld] The Sentinel-Record will not consider de-indexing articles based on the following circumstances: - Public records (e.g., marriage licenses, divorces, births, police reports). - Subjects or interviewees who later regret their participation or statements. - Articles that were factually accurate at the time of publication. - Articles concerning public figures, public employees, law enforcement officers, or candidates for public office. - Content including photos or videos taken in public, where there was no reasonable expectation of privacy. - Individuals w…
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4092
However, in recognition of evolving privacy considerations and the digital permanence of indexed material, The Sentinel-Record may consider submitting a request to Google or other search engines to de-index specific articles under certain circumstances.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4093
Requests That May [name withheld] for De-Indexing Each of the following scenarios may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4094
Scope of the Policy - This policy only pertains to de-indexing — the act of requesting that a search engine no longer display a specific article in its search results. - We will not remove or unpublish any article from our website or digital archive under any circumstances. - All decisions regarding de-indexing are at the sole discretion of the newspaper and a request does not guarantee action. - As of January 1, 2025, only articles that are at least one year old but not more than ten years old, will be eligible for review.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4095
Final Determination The decision to submit a de-indexing request to a search engine is entirely at the discretion of the Editorial Review Committee and will be guided by journalistic principles, public interest, and the context of the original reporting.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4096
For any questions or to submit a de-indexing request, please contact: [email protected] Policy approved by the Editorial Board of The Sentinel-Record.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4097
To fill out our de-indexing request form click here . × Sign in Manage Account Sign Out 90° Fair Crime Local Sports State Business Today's Paper Archives Viewpoints Community Videos Galleries Religion Events Submit an event Special Sections Classifieds Hot Springs Jobs Circulars Puzzles Contact Us
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4098
The integrity of our archives reflects the integrity of our journalism.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4102
We may consider de-indexing if: - The article does not reflect updated or exonerating information. - Charges were filed but later dropped, and no court proceedings occurred. - The subject of the story was found not guilty in court. - The legal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, and documentation is provided.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4103
No. The Sentinel-Record does not unpublish or remove articles once they’ve been published.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4104
We will not consider de-indexing requests for: - Public records such as birth, marriage, divorce, or police reports. - Stories that were factually accurate at the time of publication. - Situations where a person simply regrets giving an interview or participating in a story. - Stories about public figures, public employees, police, or political candidates. - Content involving photos or videos taken in public. -Cases where someone gave consent to participate but later changed their mind.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4105
You must complete our official De-Indexing Request Form, available on our website.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4106
Yes, you may submit a request for de-indexing, but please understand that we only consider such requests under limited and specific circumstances.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4107
We only consider de-indexing requests for: - Articles that are at least one year old at the time of request. - Articles no older than ten years.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4108
If we approve a de-indexing request, we will submit a formal request to Google or another search engine.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4109
For more information or to start a de-indexing request, please contact [email protected] . × Sign in Manage Account Sign Out 90° Fair Crime Local Sports State Business Today's Paper Archives Viewpoints Community Videos Galleries Religion Events Submit an event Special Sections Classifieds Hot Springs Jobs Circulars Puzzles Contact Us
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4110
De-indexing refers to the process of requesting that a search engine, such as Google, remove a specific article from its search results.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4111
The article remains live on our website and in our archives, but it will not appear in standard search engine listings.
- Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 · Read from the live page · NSMPA evidence 4112
However, we cannot guarantee or control whether or when a search engine will act on our request.
Cite this record
The Archive Ethics Project. Sentinel-Record (aep-000075). National Policy Atlas. https://archiveethics.org/atlas/sentinel-record. Accessed Oct 11, 2026.
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