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It is a starting point for review, and it is never counted in Atlas statistics.", "entity_id": "457", "stance": "SUPPORTS_CHANGED_CIRCUMSTANCES", "policy_page_found": "found", "confidence": 0.7, "rationale": "2 distinct first-party statement(s) permit relief when outcomes/circumstances change; 3 statement(s) state a general no-removal rule (treated as the default the exception modifies)", "positions": { "removal": { "policy": "rejected", "practice": "none" }, "deindexing": { "policy": "mixed", "practice": "none" }, "anonymization": { "policy": "unaddressed", "practice": "none" }, "contextual_update": { "policy": "conditional", "practice": null } }, "human_review": "unreviewed", "known_policy_list": null }, "evidence": [ { "evidence_id": 3542, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4084", "human_verified": false, "title": "WEHCO Newspapers, Inc. Ethics policy | WEHCO Newspapers, Inc. Ethics policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/ethics-policy/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "update_remedy", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3543, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4085", "human_verified": false, "title": "WEHCO Newspapers, Inc. Ethics policy | WEHCO Newspapers, Inc. Ethics policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/ethics-policy/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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…", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "update_remedy", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3544, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4089", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "changed_circumstance_relief", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3545, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4090", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "Process for Submission and Review Requests must be submitted using the official De-Indexing Request Form, available on our website.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "case_by_case", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3546, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4091", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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…", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "relief_rejected", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3547, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4092", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "relief_permitted", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3548, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4093", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "Requests That May [name withheld] for De-Indexing Each of the following scenarios may be considered on a case-by-case basis.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "case_by_case", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3549, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4094", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "case_by_case", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3550, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4095", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "case_by_case", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3551, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4096", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "For any questions or to submit a de-indexing request, please contact: [email protected] Policy approved by the Editorial Board of The Sentinel-Record.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "case_by_case", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3552, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4097", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "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", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "case_by_case", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3553, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4098", "human_verified": false, "title": "De-indexing Policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "The integrity of our archives reflects the integrity of our journalism.", "source_class": "written_policy", "statement_type": "archive_principle", "lead_review": null }, { "evidence_id": 3554, "tier": 4, "type": "automated_lead", "origin": "nsmpa", "origin_id": "4102", "human_verified": false, "title": "Frequently Asked Questions about The Sentinel-Record's De-indexing policy | Hot Springs Sentinel Record", "publisher": "Sentinel-Record", "url": "https://www.hotsr.com/unpublishing-FAQ/", "archive_url": null, "publication_date": null, "retrieved_date": "2026-10-09", "excerpt": "We may consider de-indexing if: - 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