ETHICAL DILEMMAS OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM: BALANCING PUBLIC INTEREST, PRIVACY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Authors

  • Ozoda Raufova Master’s Student (1st Year) University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Author

Keywords:

Investigative journalism, media ethics, public interest, privacy, digital journalism, media regulation, investigate reporting.

Abstract

Investigative journalism plays a crucial role in democratic societies by exposing corruption, abuse of power and social injustice. However, this form of journalism often faces complex ethical dilemmas related to the balance between public interest and the protection of individual privacy. The use of hidden methods, undercover reporting and confidential sources raises significant questions about the limits of professional responsibility.

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Published

2026-03-15

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026)

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ETHICAL DILEMMAS OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM: BALANCING PUBLIC INTEREST, PRIVACY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE. (2026). Modern American Journal of Linguistics, Education, and Pedagogy, 2(3), 43-51. https://usajournals.org/index.php/6/article/view/2068