Online Re: Fact Checking Networks referenced by FakeBook VP :
The commitments of the code of principles
This code of principles is for organizations that regularly publish nonpartisan reports on the accuracy of statements by public figures, major institutions, and other widely circulated claims of interest to society. It is the result of consultations among fact-checkers from around the world and offers conscientious practitioners principles to aspire to in their everyday work.
The commitments of the code of principles
The commitments of the code of principles
This code of principles is for organizations that regularly publish nonpartisan reports on the accuracy of statements by public figures, major institutions, and other widely circulated claims of interest to society. It is the result of consultations among fact-checkers from around the world and offers conscientious practitioners principles to aspire to in their everyday work.
The commitments that signatory organizations abide by are:
Nonpartisanship and Fairness
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A commitment to Nonpartisanship and Fairness
Signatory organizations fact-check claims using the same standard for every fact check. They do not concentrate their fact-checking on any one side. They follow the same process for every fact check and let the evidence dictate the conclusions. Signatories do not advocate or take policy positions on the issues they fact-check.
Transparency of Sources
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A commitment to Transparency of Sources
Signatories want their readers to be able to verify findings themselves. Signatories provide all sources in enough detail that readers can replicate their work, except in cases where a source’s personal security could be compromised. In such cases, signatories provide as much detail as possible.
Transparency of Funding & Organization
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A commitment to Transparency of Funding & Organization
Signatory organizations are transparent about their funding sources. If they accept funding from other organizations, they ensure that funders have no influence over the conclusions the fact-checkers reach in their reports. Signatory organizations detail the professional background of all key figures in the organization and explain the organizational structure and legal status. Signatories clearly indicate a way for readers to communicate with them.
Transparency of Methodology
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A commitment to Transparency of Methodology
Signatories explain the methodology they use to select, research, write, edit, publish and correct their fact checks. They encourage readers to send claims to fact-check and are transparent on why and how they fact-check.
Open & Honest Corrections Policy
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A commitment to an Open & Honest Corrections Policy
Signatories publish their corrections policy and follow it scrupulously. They correct clearly and transparently in line with the corrections policy, seeking so far as possible to ensure that readers see the corrected version.
Here are the fact checkers:
https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/board
Youtube video of VP stating to Anderson Cooper that FakeBook checks with Fact Checking Networks:
https://youtu.be/FI4cBp5DfZc
Anderson Cooper grills Facebook VP for keeping Pelosi video up
CNN
Published on May 24, 2019
CNN's Anderson Cooper questions Facebook VP for Product Policy and Counterterrorism Monika Bickert on the company's decision to keep a manipulated video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi up on their platform, which makes it appear that Pelosi is slurring her words.