Organization: Rumor Scanner
Applicant: Sumon Ahmed
Assessor: Dinah Fariya
Background
Assessment Conclusion
Dinah Fariya assesses application as Compliant
A short summary in native publishing language
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago)
Rumor Scanner is an independent digital journalism initiative with a mission to fight misinformation, the country’s ongoing rumors, explain issues, and provide accurate information to the public to make the internet safer. It is a part of RSB Media & Research which is registered (Registration No: P-47076/2021) with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies And Firms and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
RSB Media & Research is a for-profit entity and gets its income from social platforms as well as media content creation, media literacy, open data research, training & donations.
Information about our organization’s legal status and objectives can be found here on our website: https://rumorscanner.com/about-us
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago)
Rumor Scanner is a distinct project within a legally registered organization RSB Media and Research, and details of this are easily found on its website including proof of registration.
done_all 1.1 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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?
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
1. When and why was your fact-checking operation started?
Rumor Scanner officially launched on March 17, 2020. It is an independent digital journalism initiative with a mission to fight misinformation, the country’s ongoing rumors, explain issues, and provide accurate information to the public to make the internet safer.
Rumor Scanner is a part of the RSB Media & Research firm and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
We are the first fact-checking initiative in Bangladesh to start fact-checking through websites as well as digital banners to aware more people.
We explain the issues by examining various viral topics in different fields like politics, social, economic, health-medicine, etc.
2. How many people work or volunteer in the organization and what are their roles?
We have a total of nine team members with five founding members: Founding Editor, Deputy Editor, Chief Technology Officer, Technical Advisor, Head Researcher. Besides the team has four staff including two fact-checker, research associates & graphic designers. Our team profile can be accessed at: https://rumorscanner.com/team
3. What different activities does your organization carry out?
We are running a campaign name DIY Fact Check (Do It Yourself) where people get basic tips on how to Identify fake information.
DIY Fact-check link: https://rumorscanner.com/category/diy-fact-check
We are the first fact-checking initiative in Bangladesh to start fact-checking digital banners to aware more people. Our digital banners easily engage more audience & conscious citizens individually circulate the banners on social media platforms. Even also we are the first fact-checker of Bangladesh to launch a WhatsApp helpline where people can send posts, videos & news links to be fact-checked. We receive more than hundreds of serious queries every week through our WhatsApp helpline (+880 1751-589458).
4. What are the goals of your fact-checking operation over the coming year?
The following are the broad goals of our fact-checking operations for the coming year.
• Reach widely to the audience using all the social media platforms to aware more peoples.
• Going to make video content on YouTube regularly as it is one of the most used social media in Bangladesh.
• Advertise our platform with the IFCN signatory recognition through the most popular social media influencers.
• Increase our editorial team, research team & monitoring team to detect rumors & check facts at a large scale, moreover to make improvements in fact-check operations.
• Expand the work on our WhatsApp Fact-Check helpline so that people can easily connect with us to submit fact-check requests.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
1. Rumor Scanner was officially launched in 2020, as a project within RSB Media and Reserch, set up exclusively for the purpose of fact-checking and fighting misinformation in Bangladesh. It became a legally registered company in May 2021.
2. It has a total of nine staff members; Founding Editor, Deputy Editor, Chief Technology Officer, Technical Advisor, Head Researcher, two fact-checkers, research associates & graphic designers.
3. Rumor Scanner's Main Activities:
- Fact-Checking through their website/facebook - News, Videos and Rumors, Corona Virus
- Fact-Checking through a WhatsApp helpline where people can send posts, videos & news links.
- DIY Fact Check (Do It Yourself) where users get basic tips on how to Identify fake information.
- Create digital banners related to fact-checking to create awareness and engage people on social media platforms.
4. Rumor Scanner's Future Goals are to broaden its overall operation and capacity, specifically:
- Increase their audience and create more awareness on social media
- Create video content on Youtube
- Once they have IFCN signatory recognition, continue to advertise their platform and services through the use of social media influencers.
- Increase the size and capacity of the team
- Expand the WhatsApp Fact-Check Helpline.
done_all 1.2 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We have published more than 68 fact-checks in the last six months. ( Dec 2020 - May 2021 )
Please see the attached document to find our posts since December 2020.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner 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.
done_all 1.3 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We have published more than 56 fact-checks in the last three months. ( Mar 2021 - May 2021 )
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Please see the attached document to find our previous three month's reports directly.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
At least 75% of Rumor Scanner'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.
Topics covered: coronavirus, health, national politics, international politics
done_all 1.4 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner doesn't have any commercial, financial, and/or institutional relationship with the state, politicians, or political parties in Bangladesh. We started this initiative with a small bank loan ( a non-political entity ). Our funding information: https://rumorscanner.com/funding
We have neither been received any funds or support from a local or foreign state or political actors so far, nor have our intention to receive so.
Our non-partisanship policy clearly mentions it here: https://rumorscanner.com/non-partisanship-policy
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner's editorial output is not controlled by the state, a political party or politician of Bangladesh, as they do not receive any finanicial funding, nor hold any commercial or institutional relationship to the state, political party or politician. They have a page on their website dedicated to providing complete transparency on the funding they receive and have received thus far. Majority of their funding comes from a bank loan, Google Adsense, advertisements and a small portion from individual donors.
done_all 1.5 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
As we have neither been received any funds or support from a local or foreign state or political parties so far. Hence it is not applicable for us.
Rumor Scanner expenses and inflows for the financial year 2020 attached here:
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner does not receive funding from local or foreign state or political sources.
done_all 1.6 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Before selecting any content for data verification or fact-checking, the rumor scanner considers these queries:
• Does it impact a large number of people?
• Is the content provocative or sensitive and could potentially cause harm if left unchecked?
• If the truth of the matter is not revealed, can individuals, organizations, or groups be harmed by it?
• If the matter is not checked, can it have a huge impact on society?
• Is it difficult for the public to decide on the matter?
We explain the issues by examining various viral topics in different fields like politics, social, economic, health-medicine, etc and we have published more than 68 fact-checks on a wide variety of topics in the last six months.
We have a detailed methodology that is meticulously followed for every fact check.
Our methodology can be accessed at: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
We follow our Non-Partisanship Policy to write any report. Our report does not attack any particular person or organization and every report is written in a completely non-partisan manner. Also, we do not mention our comments in the report.
Our non-partisanship policy can be accessed at: https://rumorscanner.com/non-partisanship-policy
We fully respect the fact-checkers code of principles enacted by the International Fact-Checking Network ( IFCN ) and the principles are adhered to in each of our reports.
The following is a list of 20 recent fact-checks that demonstrate our non-partisanship and the variety of topics we cover:
1. ছবিটি গত ফেব্রুয়ারি মাসের, খালেদা জিয়ার আমলের নয়
2. এটিএম বুথে উলটো করে পিন ব্যবহারে পুলিশ আসার তথ্যটি ভুয়া
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck/entering-atm-pin-in-reverse-order-will-not-call-the-police/3773
3. ভিডিওটি মুসল্লীদের কাছে ভারত পুলিশের দোয়া চাওয়ার নয়
4. রমজান উপলক্ষে রাষ্ট্রপতি কর্তৃক ৫ হাজার টাকা উপহারের ঘোষণাটি সত্য নয়
5. ছবিতে বাইডেনের পাশে থাকা শিশুটি জর্জ ফ্লয়েডের ছেলে নয়
6. কুরআনের আয়াতের বিরুদ্ধে রিটকারী ওয়াসিম রিজভীর নামে গণধোলাইয়ের ভুয়া ভিডিও ভাইরাল
7. পাকিস্তানে বাসমতি চালের কেজি ৫ টাকা, তেল ১২ টাকা দাবী করে প্রচারিত তথ্যটি সম্পূর্ণ বিভ্রান্তিকর।
8. গুলিবিদ্ধ হওয়া নিয়ে ভিপি নুরের নিজ পেজেই বিভ্রান্তিকর তথ্য প্রচার
9. ব্যারিস্টার মওদুদ আহমদের মৃত্যুর গুজব
10. নুর, আন্দালিব ও শামীম ওসমানের ভিডিও এডিট করে ভুয়া লাইভ সম্প্রচার
11. সেনাবাহিনীর প্রথম নারী মেজর জেনারেলের ছবি বিকৃত করে গুজব প্রচার
12. বাংলাদেশের গণতন্ত্র পুনরুদ্ধার নিয়ে বাইডেনের ভুয়া বক্তব্য ভাইরাল
13. কুষ্টিয়ার এসপির নামে পুরনো ও ভুয়া নাচের ভিডিও প্রচার
14. নরেন্দ্র মোদির সাথে মামুনুল হকের ছবি ইডিট করে গুজব প্রচার
15. অক্সিজেন ক্রয়ের জন্য ভারতকে সাকিবের এক কোটি রুপি দানের তথ্যটি ভুয়া
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck/shakib-did-not-make-any-donation-to-buy-oxygen-in-india/3122
16. ইসরাইলে বিস্ফোরণে ৬৫০ জন ইহুদীর মৃত্যুর দাবীতে পুরোনো ভিডিও প্রচার
17. রাসায়নিক কারখানায় আগুনের ঘটনাটি টেক্সাসের, ইসরায়েলের নয়
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck/fire-in-chemical-plant-was-occurred-in-texas-not-in-israel/3873
18. নির্যাতনের ভিডিওটি মালয়েশিয়ার, নরসিংদীর নয়
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck/the-video-of-the-torture-is-from-malaysia-not-narshindhi/3147
19. ছবিগুলো কেনিয়ার দুর্ভিক্ষের সময়কার, সুদানের নয়
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck/viral-pictures-are-from-famine-in-kenya-not-sudan/3174
20. রিকশাচালককে নির্যাতনকারী ব্যক্তিটি হেফাজত নেতা জাকারিয়া মাদানী নন
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck/the-person-accused-of-beating-the-rickshaw-puller-is-
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant fact-checks using the same high standards of evidence and judgement for equivalent claims regardless of who made the claim.
done_all 2.1 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
As an independent organization, we remain committed to objectivity and non-partisanship.
Our methodology ensures that objectivity remains the base of every fact-check.
Please see the following links to learn more about the methodology of our fact-checking:
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
In Rumor Scanner's methodology is easily understandable and public facing. It clearly explains how they select claims to check, how they consider the reach and importance of the claims they verify, what types of claims they focus on fact-checking and which areas are not covered.
done_all 2.2 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We have published more than 150 fact-checks on a wide variety of topics in the last one year.
We have a detailed methodology that is meticulously followed for every fact check.
Our methodology can be accessed at: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Assessor has not come across a fact-check in which Rumor Scanner has needed to explicitly identify 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. However, for the user it would be helpful for Rumor Scanner to identify and provide a brief statement in its fact checks on the relevant interests of the sources it uses specifically in fact-checks where national and international newspapers are cited as sources, the interests and political alignment of these media outlets should be stated.
done_all 2.3 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We have published more than 150 fact-checks on a wide variety of topics in the last one year.
We have a detailed methodology that is meticulously followed for every fact check.
Our methodology can be accessed at: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
After a review of fact-checks on topics/posts related national political issues, the applicant has demonstrated compliance. Rumor Scanner 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 in Bangladesh, as stated within its non-partisanship policy, save for transparency and accuracy issues that are already within the public debate.
done_all 2.4 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The main principle of Rumor Scanner is non-partisan journalism. Every employee of Rumor Scanner is briefed at the time of joining about our non-partisanship policy. Rumor Scanner does not have any political bias and the members of our team have no political affiliations. We understand that every member may have their personal political opinion, but they uphold our commitment to objectivity and neutrality. For such reasons, we follow a transparent and explanatory system to operate and prepare every fact check report.
To ensure “Non-partisan” policy we make team members aware of the aforementioned rules and their social media activities are screened before onboarding. New members are trained from fact-checking general knowledge to transparency and non-partisanship in detail.
Student and Intern fact-checkers are trained in an orientation workshop headed by the Deputy Editor about “Non-partisan Policy”.
Apart from all these steps, The Founding Editor and Deputy Editor of Rumor Scanner holds a monthly meeting with all members to ensure compliance with our principle values and being neutral as a fact-checking organization.
Our non-partisanship policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/non-partisanship-policy
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner has a policy on non-partisanship on their website. It clearly sets out conditions to ensure non-partisanship and neutrality for its staff to adhere to and how it ensures the organization meets this criteria.
Members of Rumor Scanner team have to abide by following rules to ensure non-partisanship:
- Refrain from campaigning for any political parties.
- To not wear or use any symbol or dresses that holds any specific political ideology.
- To not publicize or share any political literature in printed and digital form.
- Refrain from using any tools or equipment of Rumor Scanner to print, copy or communicate for any political literature or views.
- Not to participate in any political protest or not to influence others to participate other than to collect information.
- Not to interfere with other Rumor Scanner team members in exercising their citizenship rights.
- To not discourage other team members to follow aforementioned rules.
It ensures compliance through an initial screening of staff social media activities whilst in the onboarding process. New staff are also given detailed training on transparency and non-partisanship. In addition, the Edit and Deputy Editor hold monthly meetings with all staff members to ensure the rules are being followed.
done_all 2.5 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Sources are essential when it comes to fact-checking and linking our readers back to the sources from where we extract information is our responsibility.
We collect sources with the help of various search engines, open-source, reverse image search tools, and local and international mainstream media. For verifying any public statement we try to verify the authenticity by contacting the concerned person and conducting an interview. We also conduct expert interviews in a completely unbiased manner to interpret the report in certain cases. We provide all the sources of evidence in our every fact check report and all the evidence links are hyperlinked which are available on the Internet.
Sometimes, when there is risk that a particular post, video, page/tweet will be taken down, so we archive those and use the archived source in each of our reports for the benefit of our viewers or take screenshots of the post, video, page/tweet.
The detailed methodology of Rumor Scanner can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
All the fact-check reports & videos can be accessed here:
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner does identify the source of all significant evidence used in their fact checks, providing relevant links to social media and online national and international news articles where the source is available online.
done_all 3.1 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
All the fact-check reports & videos can be accessed here:
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner provides multiple links to the original claim, in this case social media links, as well as providing evidence usually primary sources such as reputable international and national news articles to either support and/or undermine the claim.
In cases where the link is broken or has been removed, Rumor Scanner provides a screenshot of the original claim/evidence. If there is a risk that a particular post, video, page/tweet will be taken down, they archive those and use the archived source in each of our reports for the benefit of their users.
done_all 3.2 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
All the fact-check reports & videos can be accessed here:
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner checks all the 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.
done_all 3.3 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
All the fact-check reports & videos can be accessed here:
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Assessor has not come across a fact-check in which Rumor Scanner has needed to explicitly identify 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. However, for the user it would be helpful for Rumor Scanner to identify and provide a brief statement in its fact checks on the relevant interests of the sources it uses specifically in fact-checks where national and international newspapers are cited as sources, the interests and political alignment of these media outlets should be stated.
done_all 3.4 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is a part of RSB Media & Research which is registered (Registration No: P-47076/2021) with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies And Firms & Fact-Checking unit is the larger part of this for-profit entity.
RSB Media & Research is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh and the organization gets its income from social platforms as well as media content creation, media literacy, open data research, training & donations.
The official registration certificate of RSB Media & Research is also available on our about section.
Information about our organization’s legal status and objectives can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/about-us
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is the fact-checking section of RSB Media and Research which is a legally registered for profit entity. They have shared proof registration of this organizational status and have provided the details on the website.
done_all 4.1 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is a part of RSB Media & Research ( independent organization ) which is registered (Registration No: P-47076/2021) with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies And Firms & the organization is founded by Sumon Ahmed ( Founding Editor ).
Rumor Scanner is totally transparent about its funding sources. As an independent organization, our expenses & inflow are limited. Investment, bank loans, advertisement, Google Adsense revenue are the sources of our current income. We also accept and greatly appreciate donations from anyone who wants to be part of our journey & fight against misinformation. It should be noted that donors cannot interfere with the standard, independence, and transparency of our working procedures.
Details about our organization’s legal status can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/about-us
Funding details of Rumor Scanner can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/funding
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is the fact-checking section of RSB Media and Research which is a legally registered for profit entity. They have shared proof of this organizational status. They have provided website link that confirms ownership. They have a dedicated page on their website to provide transparency about its funding sources. Investment, bank loans, advertisement, Google Adsense revenue are their primary sources of income.
done_all 4.2 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner believes it is important to have clearly defined roles and a formal structure of your fact-check team.
The organization is run by the Founder & Founding Editor Sumon Ahmed and the fact-checking team is led by Deputy Editor Md Sakiuzzaman.
The editorial control is exercised by the Founding Editor Sumon Ahmed & Deputy Editor Md Sakiuzzaman, as explained in the methodology & non-partisanship policy section.
The names of the staff including its founding members are very clearly mentioned in the team section.
Rumor Scanner team can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/team
Our methodology can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
Our non-partisanship policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/non-partisanship-policy
You can find more details about our organizational structure here: https://rumorscanner.com/about-us
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Within the methodology policy, Rumor Scanner clearly states that editorial control is exercised by the Founding Editor Sumon Ahmed & Deputy Editor Md Sakiuzzaman. In each of their reports, a fact-checker staff member initially writes a draft report at the end of the team research. Before publishing on their website and social media, the Assistant Editor verifies the accuracy of the draft and receives final approval from the Founding Editor. The Founding Editor approves the report by re-examining word selection, sentence balance, and sources.
done_all 4.3 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner has a total of nine team members with five founding members: Founding Editor, Deputy Editor, Chief Technology Officer, Technical Advisor & Head Researcher. Besides the team has four staff including two fact-checker, a research associate & a graphic designer.
The biographies of those who are part of the Rumor Scanner can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/team
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner has a dedicated page on their website detailing the organisational structure, names, professional biographies and email contact information of all staff involved in its editorial output.
done_all 4.4 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner believes in open and transparent communication with the users and it has opened many ways for the users to connect easily and talk to the team as and when required.
On the topmost bar and bottom of the homepage, we have clearly mentioned our Email ID, Facebook and WhatsApp number where we are encouraging users to communicate with us.
Rumor Scanner is the first fact-checker of Bangladesh to launch a WhatsApp helpline & we receive more than hundreds of serious queries every week through our What's App helpline.
The email ids of the editorial team are clearly mentioned below the professional biographies of each team member. Please see here: https://rumorscanner.com/team
Contact Us Page: https://rumorscanner.com/contact
Submit a fact check request page:
https://rumorscanner.com/factcheck-request
Correction Policy page: https://rumorscanner.com/correction-policy
Email ID: contact@rumorscanner.com
Facebook: https://m.me/RumorScanner
WhatsApp Number: https://wa.me/+8801751589458
Appeal Email ID: correction@rumorscanner.com
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Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner provides easy means on its website and via different social media for users to communicate with the editorial team, specifically via individual email ID's of staff members, organisation email, Facebook and WhatsApp number.
done_all 4.5 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner performs a fact check through a total of eight processes.
- Fact check request.
- Active monitoring team.
- Select a claim to fact check.
- Research.
- Write a fact check & editing.
- Digital banner.
- Rating.
- Correction.
Before selecting any content for data verification or fact-checking, the rumor scanner considers these queries:
- Does it impact a large number of people?
- Is the content provocative or sensitive and could potentially cause harm if left unchecked?
- If the truth of the matter is not revealed, can individuals, organizations, or groups be harmed by it?
- If the matter is not checked, can it have a huge impact on society?
- Is it difficult for the public to decide on the matter?
Our methodology can be accessed here:
Rumor Scanner
17-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner methodology have been updated as per requirements.
Our methodology can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
Please see the attached document.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The applicant's verification methodology is accessible.
Request Changes:
- In the methodology policy, Rumor Scanner should provide more clarity the roles and responsibilitiies of staff members involved at each step of the methdology, for news factchecks, video factchecks, and trending rumors.
- Rumor Scanner should provide more detailed explanation of how the team conducts the fact-checking process and how it ensures that the process is non-partisan? E.g. During the research stage: When verifying the authenticity of a statement, how exactly they conduct interviews in an unbiased manner?
- Rumor Scanner should provide explanation how do they assess reliability of the main sources.
- Rumor Scanner primarily relies on national and international media outlets as sources for checking the claims of its fact-checking, however, the independence freedom of national media outlets can be called into question in a country such as Bangladesh.They should provide a statement about disclosing the interests of the newspaper sources it cites in its fact-checks.
- In cases where identifying the source would compromise the source’s personal security, how does Rumor Scanner handle this? Provide a statement in the methodology.
- How does Rumor Scanner approach fact-checks that are politically sensitive, what strategy do they employ to maintain integrity and provide unbiased information on it? Rumor Scanner should explicitly clarify this in the methodology section, particularly in the context of the Digital Security Act.
- What happens when there is a disagreement on the rating of a fact-check? How does Rumor Scanner handle this? Provide a statement in the methodology.
- Ratings: Rumor Scanner should provide clear definitions for each rating label.
Question:
- Why does Rumor Scanner not verify against other primary or secondary sources such as academic journals, databases from reputable institution, international organisations, independent media, etc?
cancel 5.1 marked as Request change by Dinah Fariya.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
25-Jun-2021 (3 years ago)
The updated methodology section clearly explains the roles and responsibilities of the Rumor Scanner team members throughout the fact-checking process.
The updated methodology has provided a detailed and comprehensive explanation of the procedure that is adhered to throughout each fact-check to ensure that it is both transparent and non-partisan. They have addressed specific concerns about how exactly Rumor Scanner verifies the authenticity of statements in its fact-checks, by whom and how interviews are are conducted and then published within the fact-check.
The updated methodology explicitly addresses the media freedom question in Bangladesh. While Rumor Scanner predominantly relies on national media outlets and newspapers as its sources within its fact-checks in addition they also verify against international media outlets that also operate in Bangladesh.
In the updated methodology, Rumor Scanner how addressed how they handle fact-checks where identifying the source would compromise the source's personal security.
Rumor Scanner has addressed how approaches fact-check that may be politically sensitive by explaining how the fact-checking process is done in a transparent and non-biased manner, and they have also explicitly stated that they only verify politically sensitive issues that affect a large number of people and are in the national interest.
The updated methodology section has a statement on how a disagreement on the rating of fact-check is handled through a voting system with the team members.
Rumor Scanner has provided clear definitions for each rating it can assign in its fact-checks.
In the updated methodology section, they have provided more detail about the primary, secondary sources and software its uses in its fact-checks.
done_all 5.1 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We fully respect the fact-checkers code of principles enacted by the International Fact-Checking Network ( IFCN ) and the principles are adhered to in each of our reports.
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner does explicitly make a statement in its methodology setting out the criteria by which it selects claims to be checked and how it considers the reach any importance of the claims it checks and after a review of its fact-checks, I can confirm it does adhere to the methodology.
done_all 5.2 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
After reviewing the 20 factchecks provided by Rumor Scanner as well as conducting a randomised sample review of factchecks from their website myself, I can conclude that in its factchecks, Rumor Scanner does include the relevant evidence that either appears to support claims made or appears to undermine it, before determining which is correct.
done_all 5.3 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
I can conclude that Rumor Scanner does comply in its fact checks by thoroughly assessesing the merits of the evidence found using the same high standards applied to evidence on equivalent claims, regardless of who made the claim. Rumor Scanner uses search engines, open-source, reverse image search tools, and local and international mainstream media to verify the evidence in their fact-checks.
done_all 5.4 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
All the fact check reports and videos can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/page/2
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
According to Rumor Scanner's methodology they do try to verify the authenticity of a claim or statement by contacting the concerned person and conducting an interview. These interviews are conducted in an unbiased manner.
done_all 5.5 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
On the topmost bar and bottom of the homepage, we have clearly mentioned our Email ID, Facebook and WhatsApp number where we are encouraging users to communicate with us.
Rumor Scanner is the first fact-checker of Bangladesh to launch a WhatsApp helpline where conscious citizens can send posts, videos & news links to be fact-checked. We receive more than hundreds of serious queries every week through our WhatsApp helpline (+880 1751-589458) that is available on the following link: https://rumorscanner.com/contact
We also put out creatives on our social media platforms where we ask to engage with our users and encourage them to send us their queries.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/104936877809248/posts/305177427785191/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RumorScanner/status/1397569630600712194?s=19
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPVzBYYH7_L/?utm_medium=copy_link
Before selecting any content for data verification or fact-checking, the rumor scanner considers these queries:
- Does it impact a large number of people?
- Is the content provocative or sensitive and could potentially cause harm if left unchecked?
- If the truth of the matter is not revealed, can individuals, organizations, or groups be harmed by it?
- If the matter is not checked, can it have a huge impact on society?
- Is it difficult for the public to decide on the matter?
What we do not cover:
- Meme, troll, humor, and sarcasm contents.
- A prediction or optimism based on a context or event that is not naturally verifiable.
- Inconsequential glitches, such as a misspelling or slip of the tongue.
- In the absence of proper sources for the content of fact check requests obtained from various sources.
- In the case of a fact check on religion, the fact check is not done if the references of the concerned religion are disputed.
- Conspiracy theories, paranormal incidents, or claims are not verifiable.
In the methodology section of our website, we have also explained what kind of claims readers can expect to be fact-checked and what isn’t fact-checkable.
Our methodology can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/methodology
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Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner encourages users to send in claims to check via email and on their social media platforms. In their methodology and corrections policy, it clearly states what readers cam legitimately expect will be fact-checked and what isn't fact-checkable.
done_all 5.6 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is committed to the accuracy and accountability of information. After the publication of a report, if we discover that we have made a mistake or omissions, we correct the report as quickly as possible. We also encourage readers to give us their valuable opinion, complaints or feedback if they find inaccuracies or inconsistencies in any of our reports.
If anyone finds inaccuracies or inconsistencies in any of our reports, they can contact us directly to give their valuable opinion, complaints or feedback.
E-mail: correction@rumorscanner.com
WhatsApp: (+880 1751-589458)
Facebook: https://m.me/RumorScanner
Each and every opinion is very valuable to us and we are happy to receive any input that helps us improve our work.
Our Correction policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/correction-policy
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner has a corrections or complaints policy that is easily visible and accessible on the organization’s website or frequently referenced in broadcasts.
done_all 6.1 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
Criteria 6.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the corrections policy to verify it meets critera. No additional information needed.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is committed to the accuracy and accountability of information. After the publication of a report, if we discover that we have made a mistake or omissions, we correct the report as quickly as possible.
In the correction policy section of our website, we have also explained that what we do not cover.
Our Correction policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/correction-policy
Rumor Scanner
17-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Complains and Correction Policy and Methodology – both have been updated to explicitly reflect what we do and do not cover.
Our Correction policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/correction-policy
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner has a corrections or complaints policy that sets out clear definitions of what it does and does not cover and how major mistakes, especially those requiring revised conclusions of a fact check, are handled.
Request Changes:
- Corrections Policy doesn't state the process that is followed by the Rumor Scanner staff to verify and investigate claims of inaccuracies, mistakes or omissions. More details are required on how and by whom is it handled and reviewed internally within the team.
- Corrections Policy should explicitly state how Rumor Scanner handles complaints or corrections, in cases where the request for correction is baseless or unwarranted. Provide a statement in the policy.
- Corrections Policy should explain how it handles different categories of errors in fact-checks:
- 1. errors of fact that do not impact the rating or do not change the general outlook of the fact-check. How is the fact-check updated? Does it receive a separate kind of labelling?
- 2. Typos, grammatical errors, misspellings - How are these corrected by Rumor Scanner? Are they marked with a correction label or not?
cancel 6.2 marked as Request change by Dinah Fariya.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
25-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
The updated corrections policy explains the process that is followed to verify and investigate claims of inaccuracies, mistakes or omissions. The Founding Editor and Deputy Editor will conduct regular weekly discussion meetings with the team on complaints and corrections received.
The updated corrections policy explicitly state how Rumor Scanner handles complaints or corrections, in cases where the request for correction is baseless or unwarranted.
The updated Corrections Policy should explain how it handles different categories of errors in fact-checks:
-1. errors of fact that do not impact the rating or do not change the general outlook of the fact-check. Rumor Scanner will add a CORRECTION label to the fact-check.
-2. Typos, grammatical errors, misspellings. Rumor Scanner will add a SPELLING CORRECTION label to the fact-check.
done_all 6.2 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
We have not received any correction requests in the last six months. However, we are committed to adhering to our corrections policy if the need should arise.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
No corrections request have been made in the previous six months.
done_all 6.3 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Not applicable.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
New organisation applying
done_all 6.4 marked as Compliant by Dinah Fariya.
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.
Rumor Scanner
25-May-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is part of RSB Media & Research ( independent organization ) which is registered (Registration No: P-47076/2021) with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies And Firms.
How Rumor Scanner makes correction:
- In the case of an error, a note with the date will be added to the report and labelled “CORRECTION”, with a detailed explanation of the changes made.
- In the case of updating information, a note with the date will be added and labelled “UPDATE”, with an explanation of the changes made.
The earlier corrections policy is applicable to the entire organization.
Our Correction policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/correction-policy
Rumor Scanner
17-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
Rumor Scanner is part of RSB Media & Research & note that: corrections policy of rumor scanner is also applicable to the entire organization.
Our correction policy can be accessed here: https://rumorscanner.com/correction-policy
Dinah Fariya Assessor
15-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
RSB Media and Research, the parent media company applies the Rumor Scanner Corrections policy. The parent company does not have its own corrections policy. This should be explicitly stated on the Rumor Scanner website.
cancel 6.5 marked as Request change by Dinah Fariya.
Dinah Fariya Assessor
25-Jun-2021 (3 years ago) Updated: 3 years ago
As Rumor Scanner is a unit of a parent media company RSB Media and Research, they have included a statement in their Corrections Policy that the policy is applicable to the whole organization.