Introduction

[See Section 7 of the Code]

Sections 7 and 8 of the Code, dealing with "Fairness" and "Privacy" respectively, are different from other sections of the Code in that they apply to how broadcasters treat individuals and organisations (who may be contributors, willing or unwilling, or non-contributors) that are directly affected by programmes, rather than to what viewers and audiences see and hear.

Since fairness and privacy issues are often closely related, this Chapter should be read in conjunction with 'Privacy'.