Last Updated: September 1, 2024
Purpose
We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of our team, contributors, and individuals whose information we handle in our fact-checking work.
Who Must Follow
This Policy All employees, contractors, partners, and contributors who handle personal or sensitive information as part of their work with our organization.
Our Core Principles
- Keeping sensitive information confidential
- Being clear about how we collect and use data
- Maintaining strong security measures
- Following privacy laws and our internal standards
GDPR Compliance
Our organization adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Data Subject Rights
- Right to access their personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Our GDPR Obligations
- Maintain detailed records of data processing activities
- Conduct impact assessments for high-risk processing
- Report data breaches within 72 hours
- Process data only with clear legal basis
- Ensure data protection by design and default
Data Handling Requirements
- Collecting Information
- Only gather data essential for fact-checking
- Get proper consent for data collection
- Keep personal information anonymous when possible
- Protection Measures
- Use encryption for all sensitive data
- Restrict data access to authorized staff only
- Conduct regular security reviews
- Staff Safety
- Implement strong cybersecurity measures
- Ensure safe physical working conditions
- Provide support for staff handling difficult content
Handling Privacy Violations
Reporting Process
- Report all data breaches immediately
- Follow our incident response protocol
- Notify authorities when legally required
Consequences
- Policy violations lead to disciplinary action
- Privacy officer oversees compliance
- Regular training required for all staff
Policy Updates We review this policy yearly to stay current with privacy laws and safety best practices.