"The Accountable Journalism database compiles international codes of media ethics from around the world and is the largest resource of its kind [...] Most of the 400+ codes listed here were drafted and adopted by an individual outlet (e.g. a newspaper), a sector of the media industry (e.g. broadcasting), a union/ association of journalists, a press council or a press club. The exceptions consist of synthetic codes, codes imposed by a government or codes recommended by international bodies or activists." (www.accountablejournalism.org)