Courts and legislatures sometimes require that journalists promise confidentiality to sources if journalists wish to claim a privilege to withhold the names of sources.

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Courts and legislatures have indeed required journalists to promise confidentiality to sources in order to protect the anonymity of those sources and allow journalists to claim a privilege to withhold their names. This is often seen as an important protection for whistleblowers and others who might otherwise not come forward with information due to fear of retaliation or other negative consequences.

Courts and Legislatures Sometimes Require That Journalists Promise Confidentiality to Sources