Informing the future: ethical and legal problems in the new media

New electronic spaces pose complex challenges to the practice of the communication process, which raises questions about the extent to which new actors in the media field adhere to basic professional standards such as accuracy, objectivity, balance, verification of sources, and respect for professional charters. In this context, this book comes as an attempt to present a specific concept of media ethics and its professional principles, pointing out the importance of the ethical aspect in achieving the quality of media production, and ensuring the role of the media in supporting development and democracy, especially in Arab societies. It deals in detail with the ethics of the media profession, starting with the meaning of the term. Even touching on abuses, media crimes, and the new challenges facing the media in the era of globalization and digital technology, it also highlights the importance of media observatories, as oversight and analytical tools that contribute to protecting standards of quality and ethics in journalistic work, and help address the increasing risks facing the media and their influence. On the public. The book discusses the radical transformations and challenges resulting from technological and digital developments in the field of media, with a focus on investigative and electronic journalism, and their effects in the Arab context.