Organization: Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
Applicant: Daniilidis Theodoros
Assessor: Nikolaos Panagiotou
Background
The organisation fulfils the criteria set from IFCN and it is a credible fact checking organisation. It has a clearly visible methodology, use of sources and evidenced based information. They have a commitment to non partisanship and fairness, to transparency and sources, to the sources of funding and the organisation. What it is more important it is the methodology used and the ways that they offer for their audience to report .
Assessment Conclusion
Ellinika Hoaxes fulfils the strict criteria set from IFCN. In addition to these criteria they work every year in order to fulfil the aims set as well as to further develop their work. It needs to be outlined the progress done in the editorial policy, the staff employed and the frequency of publications. Their policy and overall work complements the general effort to tackle disinformation. I suggest to continue this effort and investment in their work and in widening their network and more importantly cooperation activities.
Nikolaos Panagiotou assesses application as Compliant
A short summary in native publishing language
Το έργο και η δουλειά του οργανισμού είναι πολύ σημαντική σε μια χώρα που απουσιάζουν οργανωμένες αντιστοιχες προσπάθειες. Το έργο του οργανισμού όλα αυτά τα χρόνια έχει αποδείξει την αναγκαιότητα του αλλά και τη μεθοδική δουλειά η οποία γίνεται. θεωρώ σημαντικό να υλοποιηθούν οι στόχοι που έχουν τεθεί στην αίτηση για την επόμενη χρονιά αλλά και να ενταθούν οι προσπάθειες για συνεχή εκπαίδευση των στελεχών καθώς και επέκτασης των συνεργασιών του δικτύου
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Our legal status is always visible in the top header. Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes) (ellinikahoaxes.gr), is a legally registered civil non-profit company by the name “ΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΜΗ ΚΕΡΔΟΣΚΟΠΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΚΑΤΑΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΗΣΗΣ”, set up exclusively for the purpose of fact-checking. It is located at Chrysospathi 2, Thessaloniki, Greece, with VAT number 996880116.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The legal status it is visible in the top header of their webpage. Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes) (ellinikahoaxes.gr), is a legally registered civil non-profit company t “ΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΜΗ ΚΕΡΔΟΣΚΟΠΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΚΑΤΑΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΗΣΗΣ”, that has been set up exclusively for the purpose of fact-checking. It is located at Chrysospathi 2, Thessaloniki, Greece, with VAT number 996880116.
done_all 1.1 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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?
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
1. Ellinika Hoaxes was founded in 2013 as the first coordinated effort in Greece, to help combat the ever-growing issue of misinformation. As of November 11, 2018, “Ellinika Hoaxes” is registered as a civil non-profit company.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/about-us/
2. Ellinika Hoaxes has 11 editorial members, of whom 4 contribute voluntarily and 7 receive payment. Founder/Fact-Checker, two Senior Editors/Fact-Checkers, and one Junior Editor/Fact-Checker do not receive payment. Editor-in-Chief and 6 Junior Editors/Fact Checkers receive payment. Ellinika Hoaxes also employs two social media handlers, one secretary and one translator. Occasionally, we employ the help of an IT company, to assist in technical issues.
3. Ellinika Hoaxes focuses solely on fact-checking and on occasion produces articles concerning information literacy. We also produce animated videos, that explain issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and also debunk mis/disinformation, using an oversimplified, but science-based methodology.
4. Employing more fact-checkers to cover more fake news. Maintaining and establishing more partnerships with other fact-checking organizations and non-governmental institutions, foreign and domestic, that focus on tackling the spread of disinformation. Work with other fact-checking organizations, related NGO's and policymakers, on addressing issues such as harassment.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Ellinika Hoaxes was founded in 2013. It was the first systematic effort in Greece, to address misinformation. From November 11, 2018, “Ellinika Hoaxes” has been registered as a civil non-profit company. As it is mentioned and has been checked they have 11 editorial members, of whom 4 contribute voluntarily and 7 are payed . Founder/Fact-Checker, two Senior Editors/Fact-Checkers, and one Junior Editor/Fact-Checker do not receive payment. Editor-in-Chief and 6 Junior Editors/Fact Checkers receive payment. Ellinika Hoaxes also employs two social media handlers, one secretary and one translator. Ellinika Hoaxes work focuses solely on fact-checking and on occasion produces articles in relation with the promotion of information literacy. Animated videos are also produce such as the one related with COVID-19 pandemic. In addition they have used it as a tool to debunk mis/disinformation.
The goals of the organisation is to employ more fact-checkers, ii) Maintaining and establishing more partnerships with other fact-checking organizations and non-governmental institutions, foreign and domestic, that focus on tackling the spread of disinformation and iii)to work with other fact-checking organizations, related NGO's and policymakers, on addressing issues such as online harassment.
done_all 1.2 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Here you can find all our fact-checks in chronological order, beginning with the most recently published: https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/category/kathgories/
We publish on average 12-13 fact-checks per week.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The applicant fulfils this criteria since they publish on average 12-13 fact-checks per week.
done_all 1.3 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The fact checks published fulfil the criteria set from IFCN
done_all 1.4 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
We have no commercial, financial, and/or institutional relationship to the state, politicians or political parties, and politically affiliated institutions in the country. Also, we did not receive any funding from foreign or local state or political actors for 2020-21. Such activities are strictly forbidden by our charter. See attachment:
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Ellinika Hoaxes do not have commercial, financial, and/or institutional relationship to the state, politicians or political parties, and politically affiliated institutions in the country. According to the evidence reviewed they did not receive any funding from foreign or local state or political actors for 2020-21. Such activities are strictly forbidden by their charter.
done_all 1.5 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
No such funding has been received according to the evidence reviewed
done_all 1.6 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
When fact-checking, we follow a specific and well-defined process that is clearly defined here. All relevant fact-checks are based on factual evidence and do not express personal opinions. Ellinika Hoaxes uses the same high standards of evidence and judgment for equivalent claims, regardless of who made the claim. After a political fact-check is submitted by one of our fact-checkers, it is thoroughly reviewed in order to establish the validity of the facts and that the topic was presented in a balanced and neutral way. This assessment is conducted by the founder, the editor-in-chief, and at least another fact-checker, before publishing. Our fact checks are structured in such a way that presents the topic in question in a clear and sequential order beginning with the claim we are investigating and ending with the conclusions in order to help our readers navigate the available information in the easiest and most comprehensive way possible, while at the same time providing them with all sources we utilized in order to produce the fact-checking article in order for our methodology to be as transparent as possible.
10 fact checks published over the past year submitted for political non-partisanship evaluation:
1: No, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had not met the recently deceased President of the United Arab Emirates.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/05/18/mitsotakis-meeting-uae-deceased-president-misinformation/
2: Fact checking the Prime Minister's Kyriakos Mitsotakis statements on the prescription of PCR tests in European countries.
3: Member of Greek Parliament Kyriakos Velopoulos advertises ointments by using random stock images.
4: No, Deputy Minister A. Schertsos and Government Spokesperson A. Peloni did NOT present false evidence of vaccinations.
5: The image of a news bulletin claiming that those who use a certain hashtag against the prime minister on social media will be arrested is altered.
6: The truth behind the photo Nikos Papas, former Minister of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, posted online.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2021/10/28/1944-elas-partisans-attica-photo-pappas-misinformation/
7: Misinformation with the photo of military personnel standing in front of the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/26/photo-shows-soldiers-disrespecting-the-greek-president/
8: No, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis did not announce a plan to replace Greeks with immigrants.
9: Missing context in presenting Deputy Minister of Health Mina Gaga's statements about COVID-19 vaccines.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2021/11/19/gaga-statement-television-vaccinated-missing-context/
10: The truth regarding the financing of the Prenatal Education Company under the SYRIZA government.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/01/31/fact-check-elliniki-etaireia-progennitikis-agogis-syriza/
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The 10 Fact Checks published and and shared in their application, proves the systematic work done and the high standards followed. As it results from their work they use the the same high standards of evidence for equivalent claims, they follow the same essential process for every fact check while the evidence dictate their conclusions.
done_all 2.1 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Specific details explaining how claims are selected for fact-checking, how we ensure we do not unduly focus on any one side, and how we take into account the reach and importance of each claim, can be found here: https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/transparency-and-methodology/
Claims we select to check are prioritized according to reader requests, virality, impact, whether or not the claim in question can lead to intimidation and/or physical harm by targeting individuals and/or specific groups of people, as well as conspiracy theories that permeate and have a significant impact upon the Greek society (for example, various antisemitic conspiracy theories that are very popular in Greece, conspiracy theories about vaccines, etc). For example, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fact-checks that revolve around health mis/disinformation, as well as vaccine denialism, that may lead to harm, receive special attention. State-sponsored disinformation, like for example about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, also get priority.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Ellinika Hoaxes include in a transparent and detailed way how claims are selected for fact-checking, how they ensure that they do not unduly focus on any one side, and how they take into account the reach and importance of each claim. This methodology can be found here: https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/transparency-and-methodology/
done_all 2.2 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
done_all 2.3 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The Fact Checks published and and shared in their application as well as other fact checks published proves the systematic work done and the high standards followed. As it results from their work they use the the same high standards of evidence for equivalent claims, they follow the same essential process for every fact check while the evidence dictate their conclusions. This methodology can be found here: https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/transparency-and-methodology/
done_all 2.4 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Our dedicated page about non-partisanship and independence:
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The link on their website about non-partisanship and independence is the following
done_all 2.5 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Applicant is compliant on sources and more specifically: 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. The applicant uses the best available primary, not secondary, sources of evidence wherever suitable primary sources are available. In cases that suitable primary sources were not available, the applicant explained the use of a secondary source. 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. 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.
done_all 3.1 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The review in the use of sources in a randomised sample that I have conducted in the following fact checks
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/19/covid-19-vaccines-contain-graphene-eu-parliament-mix/
2) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/29/men-with-nazi-tatoos-ukraine-tourists-misinformation/ 3). https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/23/albert-bourla-virus-didnt-exist-when-mrna-vaccines-were-synthesized-missing-context/
4) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/05/ahepa-hospital-does-not-accept-unvaccinated-disinformation/
has proven that Applicant is compliant and committed to standards and transparency of sources
The review in the use of sources in a randomised sample that I have conducted in the following fact checks
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/19/covid-19-vaccines-contain-graphene-eu-parliament-mix/
2) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/29/men-with-nazi-tatoos-ukraine-tourists-misinformation/ 3) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/23/albert-bourla-virus-didnt-exist-when-mrna-vaccines-were-synthesized-missing-context/
4) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/05/ahepa-hospital-does-not-accept-unvaccinated-disinformation/
5) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/03/08/iodine-pills-can-protect-people-from-radiation-mix/
6) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/21/general-pavel-67-yo-russia-misinformation/
7) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/15/biden-medal-of-honor-placed-backwards-fake/
8) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/06/22/azov-fighter-in-fact-a-belarusian-prisoner-2005-photo/
has proven that Applicant is compliant and committed to standards and transparency of sources. Applicant is compliant on sources and more specifically: 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. The applicant uses the best available primary, not secondary, sources of evidence wherever suitable primary sources are available. In cases that suitable primary sources were not available, the applicant explained the use of a secondary source. 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. 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.
done_all 3.2 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The review in the use of sources in a randomised sample that I have conducted in the following fact checks
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/19/covid-19-vaccines-contain-graphene-eu-parliament-mix/
2) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/29/men-with-nazi-tatoos-ukraine-tourists-misinformation/ 3). https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/23/albert-bourla-virus-didnt-exist-when-mrna-vaccines-were-synthesized-missing-context/
4) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/05/ahepa-hospital-does-not-accept-unvaccinated-disinformation/
has proven that Applicant is compliant and committed to standards and transparency of sources
The review in the use of sources in a randomised sample that I have conducted in the following fact checks
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/19/covid-19-vaccines-contain-graphene-eu-parliament-mix/
2) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/29/men-with-nazi-tatoos-ukraine-tourists-misinformation/ 3) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/23/albert-bourla-virus-didnt-exist-when-mrna-vaccines-were-synthesized-missing-context/
4) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/05/ahepa-hospital-does-not-accept-unvaccinated-disinformation/
5) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/03/08/iodine-pills-can-protect-people-from-radiation-mix/
6) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/21/general-pavel-67-yo-russia-misinformation/
7) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/15/biden-medal-of-honor-placed-backwards-fake/
8) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/06/22/azov-fighter-in-fact-a-belarusian-prisoner-2005-photo/
has proven that Applicant is compliant and committed to standards and transparency of sources. Applicant is compliant on sources and more specifically: 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. The applicant uses the best available primary, not secondary, sources of evidence wherever suitable primary sources are available. In cases that suitable primary sources were not available, the applicant explained the use of a secondary source. 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. 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.
done_all 3.3 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The review in the use of sources in a randomised sample that I have conducted in the following fact checks
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/19/covid-19-vaccines-contain-graphene-eu-parliament-mix/
2) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/29/men-with-nazi-tatoos-ukraine-tourists-misinformation/ 3). https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/23/albert-bourla-virus-didnt-exist-when-mrna-vaccines-were-synthesized-missing-context/
4) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/05/ahepa-hospital-does-not-accept-unvaccinated-disinformation/
has proven that Applicant is compliant and committed to standards and transparency of sources
The review in the use of sources in a randomised sample that I have conducted in the following fact checks
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/19/covid-19-vaccines-contain-graphene-eu-parliament-mix/
2) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/29/men-with-nazi-tatoos-ukraine-tourists-misinformation/ 3) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/23/albert-bourla-virus-didnt-exist-when-mrna-vaccines-were-synthesized-missing-context/
4) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/04/05/ahepa-hospital-does-not-accept-unvaccinated-disinformation/
5) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/03/08/iodine-pills-can-protect-people-from-radiation-mix/
6) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/21/general-pavel-67-yo-russia-misinformation/
7) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/07/15/biden-medal-of-honor-placed-backwards-fake/
8) https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/06/22/azov-fighter-in-fact-a-belarusian-prisoner-2005-photo/
has proven that Applicant is compliant and committed to standards and transparency of sources. Applicant is compliant on sources and more specifically: 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. The applicant uses the best available primary, not secondary, sources of evidence wherever suitable primary sources are available. In cases that suitable primary sources were not available, the applicant explained the use of a secondary source. 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. 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.
done_all 3.4 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Financing and legal form
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/financing-indepedence/
Ellinika Hoaxes is an independent organization and is not a unit of a media house or parent organization.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/about-us/
Our registration at the Chamber of Commerce (ΓΕΜΗ), can be found here.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The Applicant is an independent organisation based on the documents mentioned and reviewed in the application.
Financing and legal form
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/financing-indepedence/
Ellinika Hoaxes is an independent organization and is not a unit of a media house or parent organization.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/about-us/
done_all 4.1 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Ellinika Hoaxes is an independent organization
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The organization is an “independent”, one according to the link shared where they detail their funding and indicate the legal form in which the organization is registered (e.g. as a non-profit, as a company etc).
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/about-us/
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/financing-indepedence/
done_all 4.2 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The link in the applicants website where the organizational structure is set, making clear how and by whom editorial control is exercised. is the following
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/who-are-we/
done_all 4.3 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The link on the applicants website where they set out the professional biographies of those who play a significant part in their organization’s editorial output is clearly set:
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/who-are-we/
done_all 4.4 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
In our "who are we" section, users can click on each of our team members' names and access their biography. At the bottom of each biography, readers can find contact emails for each member.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/who-are-we/
Users can also reach out to us via our contact form, as well as message us through our Facebook page.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
There is a link in the "who are we" section, where users can click on each of their team members' names and access their biography. At the bottom of each biography, readers can find contact emails for each member.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/who-are-we/
Users can also reach out to them via their contact form, as well as message them in their Facebook page.
done_all 4.5 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Our dedicated page detailing our methodology:
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The methodology used is based on international standards and practices while it is clearly stated in the following link https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/transparency-and-methodology/
done_all 5.1 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
I have reviewed the following fact check https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/06/22/azov-fighter-in-fact-a-belarusian-prisoner-2005-photo/
The methodology used is based on international standards and practices while it related with what it is stated in the relevant field of their website
done_all 5.2 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
I have reviewed the following fact check https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/06/18/video-bear-dog-fight-metsovo-debunked/
the methodology stated in their webpage. The methodology used is based on international standards and practices while it related with what it is stated in the relevant field of their website
done_all 5.3 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
I have reviewed the following fact check
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/06/15/azovstal-prisoners-photo-misinformation/
The methodology used is based on international standards and practices while it related with what it is stated in the relevant field of their website
done_all 5.4 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
I have reviewed the following fact check
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/2022/05/21/nazi-salute-eurovision-kalush-hoax/
The methodology used is based on international standards and practices while it related with what it is stated in the relevant field of their website
done_all 5.5 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Users are encouraged to send claims to check in our “policy and participation” page, our “transparency and methodology” page, as well as our “contact us” page. Readers are informed about what to expect will be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable in our “policy and participation” page, as well as in our “transparency and methodology” page. There is also a relevant button in the header to make it more visible.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Users are encouraged to send their suggestions to check in their “policy and participation” page, as well as in their “transparency and methodology” page, and in “contact us” page. Readers are informed about what to expect will be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable in their “policy and participation” page, as well as in their “transparency and methodology” page. There is also a relevant button in the header to make it more visible.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
done_all 5.6 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Our list of corrections and complaints policy can be found in the following links:
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/list-of-corrections/
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The list of corrections and complaints policy of the applicant can be found in the following links:
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/list-of-corrections/
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
done_all 6.1 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
Criteria 6.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the corrections policy to verify it meets critera. No additional information needed.
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The applicant has a corrections or complaints policy that is easily visible and accessible on the organization’s website
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/list-of-corrections/
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
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. The applicant, on its corrections/complaints page and 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.
done_all 6.2 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Each correction request was processed by the senior editorial team. Requests for corrections are promptly examined and potential changes to our fact-checking articles are decided after a unanimous decision from the Founder, the Editor-in-Chief, and senior editors.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
Correction examples:
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
Each correction request was processed by the senior editorial team. Requests for corrections are promptly examined and potential changes to our fact-checking articles are decided after a unanimous decision from the Founder, the Editor-in-Chief, and senior editors.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
Correction examples:
done_all 6.3 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The applicant in their site inform users that if they believe that they are violating the IFCN Code, they may inform the IFCN of this, with a link to the complaints page on the IFCN site.
https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/correction-policy-and-participation/
done_all 6.4 marked as Compliant by Nikolaos Panagiotou.
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.
Ellinika Hoaxes (Greek Hoaxes)
30-Jun-2022 (2 years ago)
Nikolaos Panagiotou Assessor
18-Aug-2022 (2 years ago) Updated: 2 years ago
The applicant is not part of a parent medi