R0002/2026-03-13/C011/SRC02¶
IFCN Code of Principles
Source¶
International Fact-Checking Network. "IFCN Code of Principles." Poynter Institute. https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/. Accessed 2026-03-13.
URL: https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/
Summary¶
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Reliability | High |
| Relevance | High |
| Bias: Missing data | Low risk |
| Bias: Measurement | N/A — code of principles |
| Bias: Selective reporting | Low risk |
| Bias: Randomization | N/A — not an RCT |
| Bias: Protocol deviation | N/A — not an RCT |
| Bias: COI/Funding | Low risk |
Rationale¶
| Dimension | Rationale |
|---|---|
| Reliability | Primary source from the leading international fact-checking network. Hosted by the Poynter Institute, a well-established journalism education organization. |
| Relevance | Directly addresses the principles characterization of fact-checking. The IFCN code is the closest thing to an international standard for fact-checking organizations. Critical nuance: while the code is principles-based, it requires signatories to publish their methodology. |
| Bias flags | No concerns. Network self-description of its own code. |
Evidence Extracts¶
| Evidence ID | Summary |
|---|---|
| SRC02-E01 | IFCN requires published methodology — not purely principles-based |
| SRC02-E02 | No evidence hierarchy, uncertainty scale, or bias assessment domains in IFCN code |