Organization: A/s "Delfi"
Applicant: Delfi
Assessor: Martins Kaprans
Background
The applicant is one of the most influential media organizations in Latvia and thus it plays a crucial role in debunking disinformation and educating general public.
Assessment Conclusion
The applicant, Delfi, is the largest news portal in Latvia that has persistently earned a high reputation in society. Remarkably this is the most popular portal both among ethnic Latvian majority and Russian-speaking minority. Hence the fact-checking project “Atmaskots”, launched by by Delfi, has a very high potential to reach a large and diverse audience. Moreover, Delfi has been very determined in supporting the production of professional journalistic content. This also applies to the “Atmaskots” project where some of the best Latvian online journalists take par in conducting fact checks. It should be also emphasized that Delfi has a transparent and reliable ownership structure.
Martins Kaprans assesses application as Compliant
A short summary in native publishing language
Pieteikuma iesniedzējs pilnībā atbilst IFCN kritērijiem.
Section 1: Eligibility to be a signatory
To be eligible to be a signatory, applicants must meet these six criteria
- 1.1 The applicant is a legally registered organization, or a distinct team or unit within a legally registered organization, and details of this are easily found on its website.
- 1.2 The team, unit or organization is set up exclusively for the purpose of fact-checking.
- 1.3 The applicant has published an average of at least one fact check a week over the course of the six months prior to the date of application. For applicants from countries with at least 5 or more verified signatories need to have at least a fact check a week over the twelve months of publishing track. Consult to factchecknet@poynter.org for confirmation.
- 1.4 On average, at least 75% of the applicant’s fact checks focus on claims related to issues that, in the view of the IFCN, relate to or could have an impact on the welfare or well-being of individuals, the general public or society.
- 1.5 The applicant’s editorial output is not, in the view of the IFCN, controlled by the state, a political party or politician.
- 1.6 If the organization receives funding from local or foreign state or political sources, it provides a statement on its site setting out to the satisfaction of the IFCN, how it ensures its funders do not influence the findings of its reports.
Criteria 1.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please explain where on your website you set out information about your organization’s legal status and how this complies with criteria. Attach a link to the relevant page of your website.
A/s "Delfi"
26-Jan-2021 (3 years ago)
"Atmaskots" is a fact checking project of the leading Latvian news portal "DELFI Latvija". Our fact checking unit was set up in April 2020.
The aim of the project ''Atmaskots'' is to check news articles and widely shared social media posts for inaccurate or misleading information.
You can find more information about our fact checking unit here: https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
“Delfi” is 100% owned by it's parent media company “Express Grupp”.
You can find more information about our parent organisation here: https://www.delfi.lv/kontakti/
Evidence of "DELFI" legal registration: see attached document
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Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has provided sufficient information about its status.
done_all 1.1 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 1.2
Proof you meet criteria
Please answer the following questions – (see notes in Guidelines for Application on how to answer)
1. When and why was your fact-checking operation started?
2. How many people work or volunteer in the organization and what are their roles?
3. What different activities does your organization carry out?
4. What are the goals of your fact-checking operation over the coming year?
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
1. “Atmaskots'' began it's work on April 2020 with the purpose of correcting false or misleading information with aim of encouraging the public to engage with media more critically as well as restoring trust in objective reporting.” Atmaskots” collaborates with the lithuanian Facebook fact-checking project “Delfi Melo Detektorius” however “Atmaskots” aims to establish itself as an independent partner.
2. . The ''Atmaskots'' team consists of two experienced journalists and two editors who keep up with current events and check the information being shared within the public discourse. They research widely shared claims as well as contact experts. The correction to these claims and why they are false or misleading is then explained in an article or a podcast. The partnership ended in spring 2021. CEEPS were not involved in general fact-checks of what was debunked on Facebook and what is Delfi's main fact-checking core, but supported Delfi's podcast about Russian propaganda methods by providing experts and also made articles about Russian disinformation cases. To aggregate all disinformation debunking content in one place we put our fact-checking articles on one page with CEEPS partnership to provide readers larger context.
3. “Delfi” is a national media and the leading news site in Latvia. According to data, provided by media research company “Gemius”, during the month of December “Delfi” received 904 110 viewers. “Delfi” has been the leading internet news site in Latvia for years with the most prominent social media presence in Latvia, receiving the prize for most influential media site on social networks in 2015, 2016 and 2017. “Delfi” publishes more than 150 articles every day including news, analytic journalism, reportage, videos and interviews. “Delfi” has a large team experienced journalists and editors who report on social issues, government, foreign affairs, sports, culture and other subjects. The main principle of “Delfi” is reporting on current events in neutral manner, allowing the readers to come to their own conclusions.
4. In 2021 “Delfi” plans to pay special attention to fact-checking claims relating to Covid-19 as well as continuing to fight disinformation.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In general, the provided information shows that the applicant meets the IFCN criteria. The applicant has also provided additional information that explains the role of CEEPS experts in terms of the " Atmaskots" project.
done_all 1.2 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 1.3
Proof you meet criteria
- The applicant has published an average of at least one fact check a week over the course of the six months prior to the date of application.
- For applicants from countries with at least 5 or more verified signatories need to have at least a fact check a week over the twelve months of publishing track.
- Consult to factchecknet@poynter.org for confirmation.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Since April 2020, 40 articles and podcast discussions have been published in the “Atmaskots” project.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has consistently published fact-checks that make more than one fact check a week.
done_all 1.3 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 1.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will assess compliance through a review of the fact checks published over the previous three months. No additional information required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Fact checks published by the applicant have broad thematic coverage. Fact-checking is commenced in a balanced way.
done_all 1.4 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 1.5
Proof you meet criteria
Please explain any commercial, financial and/or institutional relationship your organization has to the state, politicians or political parties in the country or countries you cover. Also explain funding or support received from foreign as well as local state or political actors over the previous financial year.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
“Atmaskots” is not funded by any state or political actors and does not accept such funding. Part of the content "Atmaskots" has been created in collaboration with The Centre for East European Policy Studies (CEEPS) - a non-governmental organisation. http://appc.lv/eng/par-appc/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant's status fully complies with the understanding of non-partisan organization. Its activity demonstrates an independent editorial policy in producing content, including fact checks.
done_all 1.5 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 1.6
Proof you meet criteria
If you confirmed the organization receives funding from local or foreign state or political sources, provide a link to where on your website you set out how you ensure the editorial independence of your work.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
"Atmakots" do not receive funding from the state, government, politicians or political parties.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant does not receive funding local or foreign state or political sources
done_all 1.6 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Section 2: A commitment to Non-partisanship and Fairness
To be compliant on nonpartisanship and fairness, applicants must meet these five criteria
- 2.1 The applicant fact-checks using the same high standards of evidence and judgement for equivalent claims regardless of who made the claim.
- 2.2 The applicant does not unduly concentrate its fact-checking on any one side, considers the reach and importance of claims it selects to check and publishes a short statement on its website to set out how it selects claims to check.
- 2.3 The applicant discloses in its fact checks relevant interests of the sources it quotes where the reader might reasonably conclude those interests could influence the accuracy of the evidence provided. It also discloses in its fact checks any commercial or other such relationships it has that a member of the public might reasonably conclude could influence the findings of the fact check.
- 2.4 The applicant is not as an organization affiliated with nor declares or shows support for any party, any politician or political candidate, nor does it advocate for or against any policy positions on any issues save for transparency and accuracy in public debate.
- 2.5 The applicant sets out its policy on non-partisanship for staff on its site. Save for the issues of accuracy and transparency, the applicant’s staff do not get involved in advocacy or publicise their views on policy issues the organization might fact check in such a way as might lead a reasonable member of the public to see the organization’s work as biased.
Criteria 2.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please share links to 10 fact checks published over the past year that you believe demonstrate your non-partisanship.
Please briefly explain how the fact checks selected show that (I) you use the same high standards of evidence for equivalent claims, (II) follow the same essential process for every fact check and (III) let the evidence dictate your conclusions.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
For each fact-check that we do in “Atmakots” we use the same methods described in our ‘Methodology’ section: https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
At first, a journalist find a text to check. We do not check predictions nor information that is an obvious lie and does not need any proof. A journalist uses various sources to find doubtful claims – by listening to broadcasts, conducting search in social networks, reading articles in various media outlets.
In creating materials our fact-checkers always base their claims on facts and fact-based expert analysis and never on opinions. “Atmaskots” selects claims to be fact-checked based on the popularity of the information being spread on the internet. The claims selected for fact-checking are evaluated by an editor. The journalists then search for facts and data to see if the claim is true or false and if possible try to find the source of the claim.
When a claim is selected a journalist decide whether specific claim needs expert opinion or scientific studies, facts and statistics and official information provided by competent institutions. Jornalists also use information verification tools such as Reverse Image Search, Invid, Storyful Multisearch, YouTube Data Viewer, WayBack, Google Public Data Explorer etc.
At first the reader is introduced with the false or misleading information than “Atmaskots” explains why the claim is false or misleading and provides the truth.
Examples
1. Health. Covid.
2. Foreign policy, US elections
https://www.delfi.lv/news/arzemes/faktu-parbaude-mirusie-asv-prezidentu-neieveleja.d?id=52660433
3. Disinformation tools
4. Pseudopsychology
5. Immigration
6. Health, pandemic
7. Social security
8. Covid-19 death
9. Conspiracies
10. Health, vaccination
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The provided links demonstrate that the applicant consistently followed to the rules of non-partisanship.
done_all 2.1 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 2.2
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to a place on your website where you explain how you select claims to check, explaining how you ensure you do not unduly concentrate your fact-checking on any one side, and how you consider the reach and importance of the claims you select to check.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
There is a Methodology section that describes our fact cheking principles, also explains how we select claims to check - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The provided information explain how the applicant ensures a balanced approach to fact-checking and how they consider the reach and importance of the claims.
done_all 2.2 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 2.3
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will assess compliance through a review of the fact checks published over the previous year. No additional information required.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The selected fact checks published in 2020/2021 fully comply with the IFCN criteria. The applicant discloses in its fact checks relevant interests of the sources it quotes where the reader might reasonably conclude those interests could influence the accuracy of the evidence provided.
done_all 2.3 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 2.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will assess compliance through a review of the fact checks published over the previous year. No additional information required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant is not as an organization affiliated with nor declares or shows support for any party, any politician or political candidate.
done_all 2.4 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 2.5
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to a place on your website where you publish a statement setting out your policy on non-partisanship for staff and how it ensures the organization meets this criteria.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Here you can find the policy on the non-partisanship - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/ and https://bit.ly/3obMd8N
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has provided a link where its policy on non-partisanship is clearly explained.
done_all 2.5 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Section 3: A commitment to Standards and Transparency of Sources
To be compliant on sources, applicants must meet these four criteria
- 3.1 The applicant identifies the source of all significant evidence used in their fact checks, providing relevant links where the source is available online, in such a way that users can replicate their work if they wish. In cases where identifying the source would compromise the source’s personal security, the applicant provides as much detail as compatible with the source’s safety.
- 3.2 The applicant uses the best available primary, not secondary, sources of evidence wherever suitable primary sources are available. Where suitable primary sources are not available, the applicant explains the use of a secondary source.
- 3.3 The applicant checks all key elements of claims against more than one named source of evidence save where the one source is the only source relevant on the topic.
- 3.4 The applicant identifies in its fact checks the relevant interests of the sources it uses where the reader might reasonably conclude those interests could influence the accuracy of the evidence provided.
Criteria 3.1
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The randomized sample of fact checks suggests that the applicant provides relevant links where the source is available online thereby ensuring that users can replicate their fact-checking operations.
done_all 3.1 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 3.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The randomized sample demonstrates that the applicant tends to use reliable primary and secondary sources.
done_all 3.2 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 3.3
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
Randomly selected sample of fact checks indicates that the applicant controls all key elements of claims against more than one named source of evidence.
done_all 3.3 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 3.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the applicant’s use of sources in a randomised sample of its fact checks to assess compliance. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
A randomized sample of fact checks suggests that the applicant identifies the relevant interests of the sources it uses where the reader might reasonably conclude those interests could influence the accuracy of the evidence provided.
done_all 3.4 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Section 4: A commitment to Transparency of Funding & Organization
To be compliant on funding and organization, applicants must meet these five criteria
- 4.1 Applicants that are independent organizations have a page on their website detailing each source of funding accounting for 5% or more of total revenue for its previous financial year. This page also sets out the legal form in which the organization is registered (e.g. as a non-profit, as a company etc).
- 4.2 Applicants that are the fact-checking section or unit of a media house or other parent organization make a statement on ownership.
- 4.3 A statement on the applicant’s website sets out the applicant’s organizational structure and makes clear how and by whom editorial control is exercised.
- 4.4 A page on the applicant’s website details the professional biography of all those who, according to the organizational structure and play a significant part in its editorial output.
- 4.5 The applicant provides easy means on its website and/or via social media for users to communicate with the editorial team.
Criteria 4.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please confirm whether you are an ‘independent organization’
or ‘the fact-checking section or unit of a media house or other parent organization’ and share proof of this organizational status.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
“Atmaskots” is a fact-checking project lead by one of the biggest news outlets in Latvia “Delfi”. Our status can be confirmed here: https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant applicant has provided sufficient information on its webpage funding for the previous financial year.
done_all 4.1 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 4.2
Proof you meet criteria
If your organization is an “independent organization”, please share a link to the page on your website where you detail your funding and indicate the legal form in which the organization is registered (e.g. as a non-profit, as a company etc).
If your organization is “the fact-checking section or unit of a media house or other parent organization”, please share a link to the statement on your website about your ownership.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
About Delfi fact cheking project you can see here - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/ About Delfi - independent media organization you can see here https://www.delfi.lv/kontakti/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant demonstrates transparency as regards its ownership.
done_all 4.2 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 4.3
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to where on your website you set out your organizational structure, making clear how and by whom editorial control is exercised.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Delfi's organizational structure, which indicates how and who exercises editorial control you can see here -https://www.delfi.lv/kontakti/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The provided link sets out the applicant’s organizational structure and makes clear how and by whom editorial control is exercised.
done_all 4.3 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 4.4
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to where on your website you set out the professional biographies of those who play a significant part in your organization’s editorial output.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The professional biographies of journalists and editors you can see here -https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The provided link details the professional biography of all those who are involved in producing the editorial output.
done_all 4.4 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 4.5
Proof you meet criteria
Please share a link to where on your website you encourage users to communicate with your editorial team.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Form of communication you can see here - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant provides users with convenient means to communicate with the "Atmaskots" editorial team.
done_all 4.5 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Section 5: A commitment to Standards and Transparency of Methodology
To be compliant on methodology, applicants must meet these six criteria
- 5.1 The applicant publishes on its website a statement about the methodology it uses to select, research, write and publish its fact checks.
- 5.2 The applicant selects claims to check based primarily on the reach and importance of the claims, and where possible explains the reason for choosing the claim to check.
- 5.3 The applicant sets out in its fact checks relevant evidence that appears to support the claim as well as relevant evidence that appears to undermine it.
- 5.4 The applicant in its fact checks assesses the merits of the evidence found using the same high standards applied to evidence on equivalent claims, regardless of who made the claim.
- 5.5 The applicant seeks where possible to contact those who made the claim to seek supporting evidence, noting that (I) this is often not possible with online claims, (II) if the person who makes the claim fails to reply in a timely way this should not impede the fact check, (III) if a speaker adds caveats to the claim, the fact-checker should be free to continue with checking the original claim, (IV) fact-checkers may not wish to contact the person who made the claim for safety or other legitimate reasons.
- 5.6 The applicant encourages users to send in claims to check, while making it clear what readers can legitimately expect will be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable.
Criteria 5.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please provide a link to the statement on your website that explains the methodology you use to select, research, write and publish your fact checks.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
"Atmakots" Methodology section you can see here - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has published on its website a statement about the methodology it uses to select, research, write and publish fact checks.
done_all 5.1 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 5.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The randomly selected sample shows that the applicant selects claims taking into account their reach and importance, and where possible explains the reason for choosing the claim to check.
done_all 5.2 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 5.3
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The randomly selected sample suggests that the applicant sets out in its fact checks relevant evidence that appears to support the claim as well as relevant evidence that appears to undermine it.
done_all 5.3 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 5.4
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The randomly selected sample shows that the applicant assesses in fact checks the merits of the evidence found using the same high standards applied to evidence on equivalent claims, regardless of who made the claim.
done_all 5.4 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 5.5
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the methodology used in a randomised sample of your fact checks to assess compliance with these criteria. No additional evidence is required.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The randomly selected sample suggests that the applicant seeks to contact those who made the claim to seek supporting evidence. If the person who makes the claim fails to reply this does not impede the fact check. If a speaker adds caveats to the claim, the fact-checker continues checking the original claim.
done_all 5.5 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 5.6
Proof you meet criteria
Please describe how you encourage users to send in claims to check, while making it clear what readers can legitimately expect will be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable. Include links where appropriate. If you do not allow this, explain why.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
You can see about the editorial principles of fact cheking in the Methodology section - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant encourages users to send in claims for fact-checking via its webpage.
done_all 5.6 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Section 6: A commitment to an Open & Honest Corrections Policy
To be compliant on corrections policy, applicants must meet these five criteria
- 6.1 The applicant has a corrections or complaints policy that is easily visible and accessible on the organization’s website or frequently referenced in broadcasts.
- 6.2 The policy sets out clear definitions of what it does and does not cover, how major mistakes, especially those requiring revised conclusions of a fact check, are handled, and the fact that some complaints may justify no response. This policy is adhered to scrupulously.
- 6.3 Where credible evidence is provided that the applicant has made a mistake worthy of correction, the applicant makes a correction openly and transparently, seeking as far as possible to ensure that users of the original see the correction and the corrected version.
- 6.4 The applicant, if an existing signatory, should either on its corrections/complaints page or on the page where it declares itself an IFCN signatory inform users that if they believe the signatory is violating the IFCN Code, they may inform the IFCN, with a link to the IFCN site.
- 6.5 If the applicant is the fact-checking unit of a media company, it is a requirement of signatory status that the parent media company has and adheres to an open and honest corrections policy.
Criteria 6.1
Proof you meet criteria
Please provide a link to where you publish on your website your corrections or complaints policy. If you are primarily a broadcaster, please provide evidence you frequently reference your corrections policy in broadcasts.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
You can see corrections or complaints policy in the Methodology section - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/ You can see the Code of ethics here - https://www.delfi.lv/kontakti/ - http://site-775587.mozfiles.com/files/775587/Etikas_kodekss_20190227_pdf.pdf?1552826658
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has a coherent corrections and complaints policy. This policy and the code of conduct is available on the applicant's website.
done_all 6.1 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 6.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the corrections policy to verify it meets critera. No additional information needed.
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant's webpage sets out clear definitions of what it does and does not cover, how major mistakes, especially those requiring revised conclusions of a fact check, are handled.
done_all 6.2 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 6.3
Proof you meet criteria
Please provide a short statement about how the policy was adhered to over the previous year (or six months if this is the first application) including evidence of two examples of the responses provided by the applicant to a correction request over the previous year. Where no correction request has been made in the previous year, you must state this in your application, which will be publicly available in the assessment if your application is successful.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
“Atmaskots” follows the editorial guidelines of "Delfi" - below each article readers may submit corrections to the article and contact the editorial office. “Atmaskots” corrects the story if there are factual mistakes. There have been no corrections so far. “Delfi” example - https://bit.ly/2KR4s5B
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The provided example shows that the applicant has made a mistake worthy of correction.
done_all 6.3 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 6.4
Proof you meet criteria
If you are an existing signatory, please provide a link to show where on your site you inform users that if they believe you are violating the IFCN Code, they may inform the IFCN of this, with a link to the complaints page on the IFCN site.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
This criterion is no applicable to the applicant.
done_all 6.4 marked as Compliant by Martins Kaprans.
Criteria 6.5
Proof you meet criteria
If you are the fact-checking unit of a media company, please provide a link to the parent media company’s honest and open corrections policy and provide evidence that it adheres to this.
A/s "Delfi"
08-Feb-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
About our corrections policy you can see in Methodology section - https://www.delfi.lv/atmaskots/
Martins Kaprans Assessor
27-Apr-2021 (3 years ago)
The applicant has provided sufficient information that that the parent media company has and adheres to an open and honest corrections policy.