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5. Corrections & Updates

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6. Independence & Conflicts of Interest

Editorial judgments should not be traded for financial or political advantage. Relevant conflicts of interest and sponsored material should be disclosed.

7. Privacy & Public Interest

The publication should take particular care with private information, children and vulnerable people, balancing potential harm against genuine public interest.

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