What's the code of principles of the International Fact-Checking Network?

At first glance, this looks like a dumping ground for responsible management of information. The organization was formed in 2015 and to date, this is the first time anyone concerned about fair and free elections has heard of it yet alone it's reliability and scope. It says it is global, but, to what standard does such a small organization sift through daily fact-checking from around the world?

To what extent does Mr. Zukerberg understand the process this organization carries out fact-checking and to what proof has he measured their reliability?\

I do not believe there are any standards other than the media professional ethics to define quality fact-checking. There is no legislation setting a standard, either state or federal, that I am aware of to date. MDs, lawyers, and even business accounting firms have regulations regarding professional standards; in a world of lies and propaganda where is the gold standard? How reliable is Facebook in it's trust of this global organization?

The International Fact-Checking Network (click here) is a unit of the Poynter Institute dedicated to bringing together fact-checkers worldwide. The IFCN was launched in September 2015 to support a booming crop of fact-checking initiatives by promoting best practices and exchanges in this field.

The International Fact-Checking Network:

• Monitors trends, formats and policy-making about fact-checking worldwide, publishing regular articles in the section below and in a weekly newsletter.
• Helps surface common positions among the world’s fact-checkers.
• Promotes basic standards through the fact-checkers’ code of principles and projects to track the impact of fact-checking.
• Funds annual fellowships, an innovation grant and a crowdfunding match program.
• Convenes fact-checkers in a yearly conference (Global Fact) and promotes collaborative efforts in international fact-checking.
• Provides training in person and online.
• Advocates for more fact-checking, including through an annual International Fact-Checking Day.

The IFCN team is currently formed by director Baybars Örsek, associate director Cristina Tardáguila and the intern Daniela Flamini. To find out more, read our transparency statement.