Journalists' Syndicate cautions on sharing officials' images
The Jordanian Syndicate of Journalists Board reaffirmed the importance of media outlets, press institutions, and digital platforms adhering to a high level of responsibility when handling information related to military and security personalities and institutions. They emphasized the need to strike a balance between the public's right to know and the preservation of national security. They explained that publishing open-source information is not without risks, especially given the analytical and aggregative capabilities enabled by the digital environment. Unnecessary dissemination of details such as movements, locations, or personal information could pose security threats. The board called for applying the "journalistic necessity to publish" criterion to assess the importance of information against the potential impact of sharing it, emphasizing journalists' responsibility for how content is presented on social media platforms. Additionally, they highlighted the necessity of developing editorial standards aligned with artificial intelligence technology and information gathering methods. They stressed the importance of distinguishing between information that serves the public interest and information that could cause unjustified harm, ensuring that national interest and security remain the top priorities in publishing.
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