How public information officers have gotten in the way of transparency

How public information officers have gotten in the way of transparency

Whether it’s being told to call a general communications line, contact a spokesperson or send questions through a public information officer, in many instances, journalists are not allowed to speak to people intimately involved in the issues they cover. Sometimes they are not even allowed access to individuals being named in their stories. It’s a common practice both government and non-government agencies have put in place, making it extremely u…