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Editors' Code Introduces Protections for Mental Health

IPSO regulates newspapers, magazines and online news websites under the rules of the Editors Code of Practice. The Code has been updated to included specific protections for the privacy of individuals' mental health details.

The foundation stone of the UK press self-regulatory system, the Code first came into force in 1991 and has continued to set out the standards which newspapers, magazines and news websites commit to uphold. In its 30-year history, 30 changes have been made to the Code to reflect changes in society and respond to major events.

Following open consultation in 2020, the Editors' Code was revised to specify the protection offered to individuals with mental health issues. Mental health has been added to the specific protected categories of Clause 2 (Privacy).

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