Facebook

Meta’s agreements with fact-checking organisations are structured to ensure transparency, measurable outcomes, and adherence to recognized industry standards.

Certifications & Standards: All Meta fact-checking partners are certified by either the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or, in Europe, the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN). Certification requires adherence to the IFCN/EFCSN Code of Principles, which are publicly available and enforce non-partisan, professional standards. Meta’s agreements mandate ongoing compliance with these codes.

Agreement Structure & Financial Terms: Meta’s agreements provide fair financial contributions to independent fact-checking organisations based on measurable outcomes.

Coverage & Partner Engagement: Meta has agreements with fact-checking partners covering all EU Member States where there are certified partners. Meta establishes clear rating guidelines and frameworks to promote consistency in how content is addressed.

Quantitative Reporting & Impact Measurement: As part of the agreement, Meta provides reviewers with access to a tool where they can see quantitative information on their fact-checking output and activity.

Further details and evidence of Meta’s partnership framework and processes are available in public documentation at Meta’s Transparency Center: Meta’s Third-Party Fact-Checking: How It Works.
_____________
Link: https://transparency.meta.com/features/how-fact-checking-works

Facebook

Meta allocates resources to achieve fact-checking coverage and to support fact-checking organisations' work to combat disinformation. For example:

Financial Resources: Meta has established an agreement framework that provides fair financial contributions to independent fact-checking organisations based on measurable outcomes.

Tools and Technology: Meta provides fact-checking partners with access to the Meta Content Library, which grants comprehensive access to public content across Facebook and Instagram to support their investigative capabilities. Partners also have access to Meta's fact-checking tool where they can see quantitative information on their fact-checking output and activity.

Training and Capacity Building: Meta provides partners with comprehensive training materials and training sessions on any significant policy or product updates.

Dedicated Relationship Management: Meta supports cooperation through dedicated Partner Managers who engage with partners across the region, communicate new product and policy changes, and manage day-to-day support that helps improve the fact-checking programme.