Annenberg Media Editorial Review Policy explainer

Additional Note

Students who have been the subject of or a source in Annenberg Media stories may later request to have their names, quotes, images or other identifying information removed. Annenberg Media has a process for considering a request for removal from a story on any platform (TV, radio, digital, social media, photography).

Annenberg Media student leaders review these requests seriously and on a case-by-case basis. The leaders are committed to protecting students while maintaining journalistic integrity and an accurate historical record and will make their considerations with those factors in mind.

Requests based primarily on a change in personal preferences, such as not wanting to be associated with parts of a college experience or how one presented themselves at the time, are less likely to be granted. Similarly, discomfort with a previously published quote or statement, without additional compelling circumstances, is generally not sufficient grounds for removal.

Requests involving personal safety risks, significant privacy concerns or other serious circumstances receive particular consideration. Each request is evaluated individually, and the circumstances surrounding the request are weighed against Annenberg Media’s journalistic responsibilities.