Building Digital Safety for Journalism: A Survey of Selected Issues
Paris: UNESCO (2015), 101 pp.
Contains directory pp. 63-67
ISBN 978-92-3-100087-4 (print/pdf)
Other editions: also published in Spanish
Institution of author: University of Pennsylvania; Pacific Lutheran University
"The threats identified in this publication cover at least 12 digital threats, including illegal or arbitrary digital surveillance, location tracking, and software and hardware exploits without the knowledge of the target. Further examples that are considered are: phishing, fake domain attacks, Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks, and Denial of Service (DoS). Also covered are instances that show how journalists need protection from threats such as website defacement, compromised user accounts, confiscation or theft of their digital resources, and online intimidation, disinformation, and smear campaigns. At the same time, it is recognised that digital security is undergoing constant change, and that it is also becoming ever cheaper for those who wish to mount digital attacks. These insights are valuable for policymakers, civil society organisations, media companies, and a range of journalistic actors, offering them enhanced understanding about new challenges to journalism safety. This publication also gives an overview of actors and initiatives working to address digital safety, as well as identifying gaps in knowledge that call for awareness-raising." (Executive summary, page 8)
1. INTRODUCTION, 10
Definitions, scope and objective of research -- Examining the digital challenges and dangers faced by journalists and others who contribute to journalism -- Mapping activities regarding digital safety -- Specific challenges for various stakeholders
2. GLOBAL OVERVIEW: CHALLENGES, STAKEHOLDERS AND PRACTICES, 20
Introduction -- Mapping of digital challenges and dangers facing journalists and others who contribute to journalism -- Mapping of key stakeholders and initiatives -- Gender perspective on safety issues
3. CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, 50
Introduction -- Challenges and recommendations
4. SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS, 63
5. INTERVIEWS, 68
Definitions, scope and objective of research -- Examining the digital challenges and dangers faced by journalists and others who contribute to journalism -- Mapping activities regarding digital safety -- Specific challenges for various stakeholders
2. GLOBAL OVERVIEW: CHALLENGES, STAKEHOLDERS AND PRACTICES, 20
Introduction -- Mapping of digital challenges and dangers facing journalists and others who contribute to journalism -- Mapping of key stakeholders and initiatives -- Gender perspective on safety issues
3. CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, 50
Introduction -- Challenges and recommendations
4. SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS, 63
5. INTERVIEWS, 68