toimitusvastuut
Toimitusvastuut refers to the editorial responsibilities and accountability within a news or publishing organization for all content released under its name. The term covers the duties of editors, editors-in-chief, and journalists to ensure accuracy, fairness, balance, and legal compliance in reporting; to verify information; to protect sources and privacy; to avoid defamation; and to respect copyright while applying the organization’s ethical guidelines.
In practice, the primary responsibility typically rests with the editor-in-chief and the editorial leadership, though the
The concept is rooted in Finnish media law and professional ethics, aligning with codes of conduct and
In summary, toimitusvastuut define who is answerable for published material, establishing accountability for the accuracy, fairness,