Newsgathering torts
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-002309
Civil wrongs committed by media organizations or journalists during the process of collecting information for publication or broadcast. These torts can include trespass, invasion of privacy, fraud, or misrepresentation. Liability insurance policies, such as media liability or errors and omissions coverage, may provide protection against claims arising from such actions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-002309 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Civil wrongs committed by media organizations or journalists during the process of collecting information for publication or broadcast. These torts can include trespass, invasion of privacy, fraud, or misrepresentation. Liability insurance policies, such as media liability or errors and omissions coverage, may provide protection against claims arising from such actions.",
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