Why did Pano visit the OCMW Anderlecht with a hidden camera?
To be precise, the editors of Pano wanted to check the qualifications of the social workers. That’s why Pano finally decides that 2 editors start a hidden camera investigation at the OCMW. By visiting with a hidden camera, Pano put himself to the test. There is no other way to determine that precisely.
There are guidelines in the Journalism Council’s Code regarding such incognito and alias journalism.
In principle, a journalist must always disclose himself and the purpose of his activity. Incognito journalism (where you hide that you are a journalist) and alias journalism (where you consciously assume a different capacity) are only possible under certain conditions: the images you do but in this way and there must be an important social. interest
Social importance is evident from the fact that the OCMW in Anderlecht works with public funds. An approach where editors identified themselves would not have provided the evidence we needed to verify the qualifications of social workers.
The decision to carry out the undercover work, to perform and process it in the Pano program, was made in consultation with and under the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.
When it turned out that the editors could receive a living wage, there was no longer any need to continue the research. Our editors could have checked what the social workers told us.
In the end, both of our undercover stories were paid a living wage. Naturally, every euro of living wage was paid back to the OCMW.
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World-Today-News: Thanks for that insight. Lastly, can you discuss the public reaction to Pano’s hidden camera investigation? How did the community and the involved parties respond to the revelations brought forth by this report?
World-Today-News: Good day! Thank you both for joining us today to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Pano’s hidden camera investigation at the OCMW in Anderlecht. To begin with, can you tell us more about the motivations behind Pano’s decision to conduct this investigation? Was there a specific concern or issue that prompted this action?
Guest 1: Well, as mentioned in the article, the primary motivation for Pano was to verify the qualifications of social workers at the OCMW Anderlecht. They believed that an undercover approach was necessary due to the sensitivity of the matter and to ensure a fair and accurate representation of the situation.
Guest 2: I agree with Guest 1. It’s important to note that Pano’s decision was made with the purpose of public interest in mind. They wanted to expose any potential issues or failures within the system, which is a crucial aspect of journalism.
World-Today-News: Of course, that makes sense. Moving on, could you please elaborate on the ethical considerations behind using a hidden camera for this investigation? How did Pano ensure they were adhering to journalistic guidelines and standards?
Guest 1: Pano followed the guidelines set forth by the Journalism Council’s Code, which states that incognito and alias journalism are only permissible under certain circumstances such as when there’s an urgent social interest. In this case, they felt that being transparent about their intentions would have hindered their ability to effectively investigate the qualifications of social workers.
Guest 2: Additionally, Pano consulted with their editor-in-chief before proceeding with the investigation, demonstrating their commitment to ethical journalism practices. They also returned every Euro of living wage they received from the OCMW, showing that they didn’t benefit financially from the story.
World-Today-News: Absolutely. Now, how did Pano handle the situation after it was revealed that their undercover agents were not actually in need of assistance from the OCMW? Did they continue with the investigation?
Guest 1: Once it became clear that the social workers were being tricked, the investigation came to an end. There was no longer a need to continue as
