Confidential information leaks do not primarily come from senior government officials with journalist relationships; reporter's privilege protects sources, impacting transparency and legal aspects of journalism.
False. Most leaked confidential information does not come from senior government officials with long-term relationships with journalists. While relationships between journalists and high-level sources exist, information leaks can stem from various sources such as whistle-blowers, deep bureaucracy, and official reports.
Journalists rely on sources for scoops and information, some of whom may choose to remain anonymous. The practice of reporter's privilege protects sources from government prosecution, encouraging whistleblowers to provide journalists with valuable information for investigation.
The media's role in maintaining transparency through confidential sources has legal implications, with shield laws protecting journalists from revealing their sources. However, those leaking information may still face prosecution, highlighting the complexities surrounding confidentiality in journalism.
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