3 : Legal and Ethical Considerations

this consideration refer to the laws and regulations that communication planners need to follow when creating and distributing messages.

Legal Consideration

this considerations involve determining whether a communication practice is right, fair, responsible, and respectful, even when it may technically be legal.

Ethical Consideration

One of the ethical considerations that Communicators have a responsibility to provide a reliable and accurate information.

Honesty and Accuracy

Communicators should take responsibility for the messages they produce. Considering the possible effects of the message on individuals and society.

Accountability

Communication planners should consider the culture, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds of their target audience. Avoiding discrimination, manipulation, or exploitation

Cultural Sensitivity

What type of defamation refers specifically to oral or spoken defamatory statements that harm a person's reputation?

Slander

What is the legal term for a binding agreement signed by an individual promising not to disclose confidential or proprietary company information to outside parties?

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

What type of government funds require a balance between public accountability and maintaining secrecy for intelligence operations?

Confidential Funds or Confidential and Intelligence Funds

What Philippine law protects personal data like home addresses, phone numbers, and IDs from unauthorized sharing?

Data Privacy Act of 2012

An employee sends an internal email that later becomes part of a court case. What legal communication concern does this illustrate?

Document Binding and Discovery

A company is required to pay damages after publishing misleading information about a competitor. What consequence of communication is involved?

Financial and Civil Liabilities

After a legal controversy, customers and business partners begin questioning a company’s credibility. What communication impact is being shown?

Brand Reputation and Stakeholder Trust

A company cannot publicly disclose certain information because of confidentiality agreements and industry regulations. What concept does this represent?

Increased Messaging Constraints

An important legal procedure that involves giving credits to the original creator of a creative asset used in your project

Attribution

The act of requesting/giving permission to use any assets used in your own work.

Licensing

Ensuring that any information used is accurate and reliable

Fact-Checking

It means to be clear about your procedure or information gathering to show that you are following legal standards.

Transparency

The process of evaluating and verifying procedures, information, or a person to ensure that they are following local and international laws.

Legal and Compliance Vetting

A standardized step-by-step system that is made to comply with and prevent legal issues. An example of this is the approval process of events within UCC facilities

Standard Operating Procedure

This is important to conduct as a company owner or CEO to ensure that your subordinates are well-informed and adept at understanding local and international laws and standard procedures.

Employee Training and Awareness