Last Updated: September 1, 2024
Purpose This policy
ensures we maintain accuracy and public trust by properly handling updates and new information in our publications.
Who Must Follow
This Policy All fact-checkers, editors, researchers, and content contributors responsible for our publications.
Core Principles
- Updates must be based on verified, credible sources
- All changes must be transparent to readers
- New information must be added promptly once verified
- Updates must remain independent of external pressure
- We take full responsibility for corrections
Required Procedures
- Monitoring New Information
- Continuously track emerging data and official updates
- Follow expert analyses and relevant developments
- Regularly review previous fact-checks for potential updates
- Verification Requirements
- All new information must be independently verified
- Multiple credible sources required when possible
- Thorough documentation of verification process
- Update Process
- Clear marking of all updates with timestamps
- Editorial notes explaining specific changes
- Version tracking for all modifications
- Official notification of significant updates through our channels
- Quality Control
- Editorial review of all substantial updates
- Maintenance of comprehensive change logs
- Preservation of neutrality and evidence-based approach
Accountability
- Non-compliance triggers internal review
- Oversight committee examines accuracy complaints
- Regular audits of update procedures
- Disciplinary action for policy violations
Policy Maintenance
This policy undergoes annual review to ensure alignment with fact-checking best practices.