The video, originally posted on PMN_Malta’s TikTok account, garnered significant attention for its coverage of a recent local event. However, followers and the creator of PMN_Malta noticed that the same video appeared on the Times of Malta’s online platform with only a credit, without obtaining permission or embedding the content.
“We put a lot of effort into creating our videos, and to have them taken without even a courtesy request or acknowledgment is disappointing and unprofessional,” said Mario Camilleri, the creator behind PMN_Malta. “It’s disheartening to think Times of Malta might be profiting from our hard work.”
PMN Malta has expressed their frustration and hinted at taking reciprocal actions. “If Times of Malta wants to operate under the law of the jungle, we are more than ready to give them a jungle,” Camilleri added.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges regarding digital content rights and the need for ethical practices in journalism.