Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

At vpn1stchoice, our mission is to make digital privacy accessible to everyone, as we believe it is a fundamental right. Our research and reporting on privacy, security, and digital rights are vital for raising public awareness and advancing this cause.

Our investigative work is led by Simon Migliano and Samuel Woodhams, recognized experts in their fields. They conduct their research independently, free from commercial influence, always prioritizing the public interest. As accredited journalists, they adhere to the NUJ code of conduct, which is reflected in the principles below.

Editorial Principles

• We consistently support and defend media freedom, freedom of expression, and the public’s right to be informed.
• We strive to ensure that all published information is presented honestly, accurately, and impartially.
• We are committed to correcting any significant inaccuracies as swiftly as possible.
• We clearly distinguish between factual reporting and personal opinion.
• We gather information through honest, transparent, and ethical means, except in rare cases where public interest overwhelmingly justifies alternative methods.
• We respect individuals’ privacy and avoid causing unnecessary distress, unless there is a compelling public interest.
• We safeguard the identity of confidential sources and protect materials obtained during our investigations.
• We resist any attempts-through threats or incentives-to influence, distort, or suppress information, and we do not exploit privileged information for personal gain before it is made public.
• We do not produce or publish material that could incite hatred or discrimination based on age, gender, race, color, belief, legal status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
• We refrain from endorsing commercial products or services, except when promoting our own work or the platforms we use.
• We are committed to avoiding plagiarism in all our work.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our investigations or reporting, please contact us at info@vpn1stchoice.com. We aim to respond within one business day.