Nadużycie (prawa do) anonimatu przez dziennikarzy. Wymiar praktyczno-prawny
Journalists’ Abuse of (the Right) to the Anonymity. Dual Practical-Legal Perspective

Summary/Abstract: This paper seeks to analyze (research) the way journalists use the right to anonymity. Importantly, the author is interested not only in the original purpose of the relevant regulation (theoretical perspective), but rather in to what extent journalists’ behavior is consistent with the original assumption of the right to remain anonymous. The basis for answering this question is the results of the research carried out by the author – in particular with the use of qualitative (participatory observation, in-depth interview) and quantitative research (survey) methods. This paper also analyzes real situations where journalists used the right to anonymity (case study). Based on the data gathered, it should be underlined that the way how journalists use the right to anonymity raises at least ethical doubts. In this context, the major question is whether the described activities fall within the scope of the right to anonymity.

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