International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) Codes and Principles
International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) Codes and Principles
Founded in 2015
The International Fact Checking Network is an initiative created in order to promote fact-checking in journalism. Part of this includes the creation of the IFCN Code of Principles, which may help establish standards for fact-checking methods. The IFCN also organizes fellowships, trainings, and conferences.
International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) Codes and Principles is not affiliated with RAND. It was selected for this database because it fits our researchers' inclusion criteria.
- Tool type
- Codes and standards
- Status
- Fully operational
- Intended users
- Journalists
- Cost
- Free
- Tool focus
- This tool is process-focused. It evaluates how information is produced and disseminated.
- Method or technology
- Human implementation
- Is the tool automated?
- No
- Founding organization
- International Fact Checking Network
- Founder/primary contact
- Baybars Orsek, director
How is this tool working to address disinformation?
Fact-checking tools aim to counter disinformation by providing accurate references and countermessages. The IFCN aims to ensure that fact-checking remains objective and rigorous, essentially protecting and promoting the value and credibility of such tools.
Is there a connection with tech platforms?
Facebook has relied on the IFCN for its "Third Party Fact-Checking Program" since December 2016. Facebook seeks partnerships with signatories of the IFCN code of principles. Being a signatory is a necessary, but not sufficient condition to access their social platform's fact-checking tool.
Who is funding the tool?
Poynter
Are there external evaluations?
None found