Organization: THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
Applicant: Sudipta Sengupta
Assessor: Kanchan Kaur
Assessor: Kanchan Kaur
Background
The applicant is a legally registered organization. While information about this is available on its website, it is not easy to find. It has been mentioned under Terms of Service. Maybe the organization needs to organize its website better. The website has been set up for spreading more information on health issues, and for fact-checking health issues. It translates its fact checks into six Indian languages. The applicant has regularly published over one fact check a week over the last year and most of these revolve around issues of health that are in the public interest. The applicant’s work does not seem to be impacted by the state or any political party or politician. The organization has also made a statement that it does not receive funding from political sources.
The applicant uses the same standards of evidence for equivalent claims irrespective of who made the claim. Its website has a statement that explains how it selects claims to check. It does not concentrate its fact-checking on any one side. All sources are clearly mentioned in its fact-checks. Readers can decide if the interests of the sources could impact the accuracy of the evidence. The applicant does not advocate for or against any policy decisions and does not seem to be affiliated with any party. Its non-partisanship policy is available on its website and explains its policy for staff, too.
The applicant provides relevant links to all sources and readers can replicate the fact-check work done by the applicant. The applicant mainly uses primary sources, but has resorted to secondary sources, too. All key elements of claims are checked against more than one source of evidence and the sources are clearly identified so that readers can infer if the interests of the sources can influence the evidence.
The applicant has a page on its website detailing sources of funding and the legality of its establishment. The applicant is an independent organization and makes a statement to that effect on its website. The organisational structure makes it clear how editorial control is exercised. Professional biographies of the editorial team are outlined on the website. Users can get in touch with the editorial team through an email id, a WhatsApp number and social media.
The applicant’s website has a statement about the methodology it uses to choose, research, write and publish its fact checks. Most claims are chosen on the basis of the importance and reach of the claim. Where possible, the applicant explains the reason for choosing the claim. The applicant puts out relevant evidence that appears to support the claim, as well as evidence that appears to undermine it. It applies the same standard to all evidence on equivalent claims, irrespective of who made the claim. Where possible, the applicant has attempted to contact those who made the claim to seek supporting evidence. The applicant encourages users to send claims to check while laying out conditions.
The applicant’s corrections policy is accessible on its website. The policy clearly defines what it covers and how major mistakes are handled. Where it has had to, it has made the correction openly and ensured that users can see both versions of the fact-check. The applicant has a link on its website leading to IFCN’s complaints page so that users may inform the IFCN if they believe that the applicant is violating the IFCN code.
Assessment Conclusion
The application may be accepted. The applicant may be requested to change the website access to its legal form to make it more accessible.
Kanchan Kaur assesses application as Compliant
A short summary in native publishing language
The main publishing language is English.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago)
The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) – https://www.thip.media (henceforth referred as THIP.Media) - is a part THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd, a company formed formed under Company's Act, 2013. The Corporate Identity Number of the company is U85300WB2019PTC231630. The Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the company is AAHCT2993D.
A certificate of incorporation for the company (legal name: THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd) is attached herewith.
company incorporatio... (181 KB)
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is a legally registered organization. While information about this is available on its website, it is not easy to find. It has been mentioned under Terms of Service. Maybe the organization needs to organize its website better.
done_all 1.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is a legally registered organization. While information about this is available on its website, it is not easy to find. It has been mentioned under Terms of Service. Maybe the organization needs to organize its website better.
done_all 1.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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?
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
WHEN AND WHY WE STARTED
THIP Media started publishing in April 2019. The aim is to provide unbiased, accurate, and relevant information related to health for people living in India.
TEAM
THIP Media maintains a strong in-house editorial team AND an external review team of certified and experienced health professionals. Details about our team members here - https://www.thip.media/team/
DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES
As of date, THIP. Media ( https://www.thip.media ) is the only venture of THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd. We provide multi-format health content for the readers. THIP Media publishes in 6 different Indian languages - English, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Nepali and Bhojpuri.
PLANS FOR COMING YEAR
We intend to focus more on proactive Fact Checks in form of Q&A in the next one year.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The website has been set up for spreading more information on health issues, and for fact-checking around health issues. It translates its fact checks into six Indian languages.
done_all 1.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The website has been set up for spreading more information on health issues, and for fact-checking around health issues. It translates its fact checks into six Indian languages.
done_all 1.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
On average, THIP Media published around 10 to 15 Fact Checks every week in the last one year.
List of our stories can be found in the following URL :
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has published over one fact check a week over the last year.
done_all 1.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has published over one fact check a week over the last year.
done_all 1.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Most of the applicant’s fact checks revolve around issues of health that are in the public interest.
done_all 1.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Most of the applicant’s fact checks revolve around issues of health that are in the public interest.
done_all 1.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
THIP.Media (THIP Healthtech Pvt Limited) is incorporated on 26th April, 2019 and is privately funded by its directors (none of whom have any political affiliations).
The primary revenue source of the company is from giving third-party fact checking services to social media companies like Meta (Facebook, WhatsApp). The same is clearly declared on the website here: https://www.thip.media/about-thip-media/
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago)
The work done by the applicant does not seem to be impacted by the state or any political party or politician.
done_all 1.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago)
The work done by the applicant does not seem to be impacted by the state or any political party or politician.
done_all 1.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
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Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The organization has made a statement that it does not receive funding from political sources.
done_all 1.6 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The organization has made a statement that it does not receive funding from political sources.
done_all 1.6 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Our entire editorial process is summarised in the video here ( https://youtu.be/K72USkCHe80 ). This video is also embedded on the website in Editorial Policy Page.
The process is also explained in the Editorial Policy page ( https://thip.me/3Q7Vs8j )
Summary of the process in pointers below:
1. The content is chosen by internal editorial team. The topic to be fact checked is also suggested by readers via email and WhatsApp Tipline number.
2. All Fact Checkers who work on a particular story are well qualified and have signed a non-partisanship agreement with the company
3. The Fact Checking is done in accordance with latest available medical research. The team also consults the Medical Review board (consisting of qualified, practicing medical professionals) and add their quotes wherever necessary.
4. All Fact Checks are rated using same scoring parameters ranging from 1 to 5 [ where 1 stand for False, 2 stands for Mostly False, 3 stands for Half True, 4 stands for Mostly True and 5 stands for True ].
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List of 10 Fact Checks as below:
https://www.thip.media/health-news-fact-check/fact-check-can-herbal-syrup-detox-lungs/34907/
https://www.thip.media/health-news-fact-check/are-vaccines-more-dangerous-than-protective/37891/
https://www.thip.media/health-news-fact-check/fact-check-can-mud-bath-cure-diseases/34429/
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant uses the same standards of evidence for equivalent claims irrespective of who made the claim.
done_all 2.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant uses the same standards of evidence for equivalent claims irrespective of who made the claim.
done_all 2.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The website has a statement on how the applicant selects claims to check. It does not concentrate its fact-checking on any one side.
done_all 2.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The website has a statement on how the applicant selects claims to check. It does not concentrate its fact-checking on any one side.
done_all 2.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
All sources are clearly mentioned in its fact-checks. Readers can decide if the interests of the sources could impact the accuracy of the evidence.
done_all 2.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
All sources are clearly mentioned in its fact-checks. Readers can decide if the interests of the sources could impact the accuracy of the evidence.
done_all 2.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant does not advocate for or against any policy decisions and does not seem to be affiliated with any party.
done_all 2.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant does not advocate for or against any policy decisions and does not seem to be affiliated with any party.
done_all 2.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The Non-Partisanship Policy is mentioned in this page: https://www.thip.media/editorial-policy-guidelines/
In addition, every member of the editorial team signs a "Non-Partisanship Agreement" with the company prior to their employment.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant’s non-partisanship policy is available on its website and explains its policy for staff, too.
done_all 2.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant’s non-partisanship policy is available on its website and explains its policy for staff, too.
done_all 2.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant provides relevant links to all sources and readers can replicate the fact-check work done by the applicant.
done_all 3.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant provides relevant links to all sources and readers can replicate the fact-check work done by the applicant.
done_all 3.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has used mainly primary sources, but has resorted to secondary sources, too.
done_all 3.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has used mainly primary sources, but has resorted to secondary sources, too.
done_all 3.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
All key elements of claims are checked against more than one source of evidence.
done_all 3.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
All key elements of claims are checked against more than one source of evidence.
done_all 3.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant clearly identifies the sources and readers can infer if the interests of the sources can influence the evidence.
done_all 3.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant clearly identifies the sources and readers can infer if the interests of the sources can influence the evidence.
done_all 3.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
THIP Media (Legal Name of the company: THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd.) is an independent organization. We are not part of any other organization. Our certificate of Incorporation is attached.
The same is also mentioned in this page: https://www.thip.media/about-thip-media/
company incorporatio... (181 KB)
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a page on its website detailing sources of funding. It also sets out the legal form in which the organization is registered.
done_all 4.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a page on its website detailing sources of funding. It also sets out the legal form in which the organization is registered.
done_all 4.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
THIP Media is a brand of THIP HealthTech Pvt Ltd. ...
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd is a registered pvt ltd company in India.
The details are mentioned in the page below.
https://www.thip.media/about-thip-media/
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is an independent organization and makes a statement to that effect on its website.
done_all 4.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is an independent organization and makes a statement to that effect on its website.
done_all 4.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
THIP Media has a small team with flat hierarchy. The internal team of editorial members is supported by an external team of reviewers. Details of all team members are given in the link below:
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The organisational structure of the website is explained and makes it clear how editorial control is exercised.
done_all 4.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The organisational structure of the website is explained and makes it clear how editorial control is exercised.
done_all 4.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Professional biographies of the editorial team are outlined on the website.
done_all 4.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Professional biographies of the editorial team are outlined on the website.
done_all 4.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
- The contact us page lists down how to get in touch with the team : https://www.thip.media/contact-thip-media/
- The Editorial Policy page mentions people can write to the editorial team for fact check and correction requests: https://www.thip.media/editorial-policy-guidelines/
- The Video explaining the editorial process also explains how users can send mails to editorial team.
- Our mobile/WhatsApp number asking users to share doubtful content is advertised across the website through multiple Ad banners
- Our email ID where users can request for correction is clearly mentioned below all articles as a disclaimer.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Users can get in touch with the editorial team through an email id, a WhatsApp number and social media.
done_all 4.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Users can get in touch with the editorial team through an email id, a WhatsApp number and social media.
done_all 4.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
https://www.thip.media/editorial-policy-guidelines/
The video [ https://youtu.be/K72USkCHe80 ] embed on the Editorial Policy Page also explains the process clearly.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant’s website has a statement about the methodology it uses to choose, research, write and publish its fact checks.
done_all 5.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant’s website has a statement about the methodology it uses to choose, research, write and publish its fact checks.
done_all 5.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Most claims are chosen on the basis of the importance and reach of the claim. Where possible, the applicant explains the reason for choosing the claim.
done_all 5.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Most claims are chosen on the basis of the importance and reach of the claim. Where possible, the applicant explains the reason for choosing the claim.
done_all 5.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant puts out relevant evidence that appears to support the claim, as well as evidence that appears to undermine it.
done_all 5.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant puts out relevant evidence that appears to support the claim, as well as evidence that appears to undermine it.
done_all 5.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
It applies the same standard to all evidence on equivalent claims, irrespective of who made the claim.
done_all 5.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
It applies the same standard to all evidence on equivalent claims, irrespective of who made the claim.
done_all 5.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Where possible, the applicant has attempted to contact those who made the claim to seek supporting evidence.
done_all 5.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Where possible, the applicant has attempted to contact those who made the claim to seek supporting evidence.
done_all 5.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
We encourage readers to send claims to our whatsapp number +91-85078-85079
The helpline number has been popularised creating a mascot RAKSHA.
The number is promoted through advertisement social media, print advertisement and sticker campaigns. [ samples attached ]
In addition, we have launched celebrity campaign to promote the helpline number
The number is also promoted across the website.
Every communication clearly states that we fact check "health misinformation"
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Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant encourages users to send claims to check while laying out conditions.
done_all 5.6 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant encourages users to send claims to check while laying out conditions.
done_all 5.6 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
We invite users to submit correction requests. The requisite email ID is clearly listed below every article as a disclaimer.
Furthermore, the detailed Corrections Policy is listed on this page: https://www.thip.media/editorial-policy-guidelines/
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant’s corrections policy is accessible on its website.
done_all 6.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant’s corrections policy is accessible on its website.
done_all 6.1 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Criteria 6.2
Proof you meet criteria
The assessor will review the corrections policy to verify it meets critera. No additional information needed.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The policy clearly defines what it covers and how major mistakes are handled.
done_all 6.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The policy clearly defines what it covers and how major mistakes are handled.
done_all 6.2 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Here is one example article where we made changes after receiving mail from one of the readers. We have added an "Editorial Note" at the end of the article and also put a link to the archived version of the original article so that users can compare it to the changes made.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Where it has had to, it has made the correction openly and ensured that users can see both versions of the fact-check.
done_all 6.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
Where it has had to, it has made the correction openly and ensured that users can see both versions of the fact-check.
done_all 6.3 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
https://www.thip.media/editorial-policy-guidelines/
[The link to the IFCN complaints page is mentioned clearly under Corrections Policy]
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a link on its website leading to IFCN’s complaints page so that users may inform the IFCN if they believe that the applicant is violating the IFCN code.
done_all 6.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant has a link on its website leading to IFCN’s complaints page so that users may inform the IFCN if they believe that the applicant is violating the IFCN code.
done_all 6.4 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
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.
THIP Healthtech Pvt Ltd
26-Nov-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
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We are an independent company and not part of any media company
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is an independent organization and not part of any media house.
done_all 6.5 marked as Compliant by Kanchan Kaur.
Kanchan Kaur Assessor
16-Dec-2022 (1 year ago) Updated: 1 year ago
The applicant is an independent organization and not part of any media house.