Concepts such as journalistic ethics and morals have become more significant in the new media order, where information is delivered simultaneously to a larger number of people. In contrast with this progress is an increase in the number of ethical violations due to the diversification of media and the failure of self-control mechanisms to operate properly. In addition to traditional media, ethical violations caused by digital media tools have emerged as an important problem needing to be settled in the era of communication. Issues such as forming mechanisms to have control over media while not interfering with freedom of information, how media are controlled, and settling emerging conflicts are among the problems currently needing to be settled. Under the leadership of professional press organizations in this context and in order to prevent strict legal controls and increase the prestige of the profession, journalists have developed various professional codes referred to as the moral principles of the press, the professional principles of the press, and as professional obligation declarations and are committed to abiding by these principles. Various self-checking mechanisms have been established within the body of professional journalism organizations and media organizations in order to check whether these rules are being adhered to.