Fact-Checking Policy

BWD Fact-Checking Policy

Raw News, Real Buzz. That is our promise. But “unfiltered” does not mean “unverified.” In an era of deepfakes and clickbait, BuzzWire Daily is committed to accuracy, transparency, and accountability across all our verticals.

To ensure we meet the standards of trusted journalism and platform requirements, we adhere to the following strict verification protocols.

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1. The Verification Process

Our editorial team employs a rigorous vetting process before any story is labeled as “News.” We do not aggregate blindly; we verify.

Primary Corroboration

For high-stakes topics such as Crimes & Criminals, National News, and Tragedy, we follow the “Two-Source Rule.” We require confirmation from at least two independent, credible sources unless the information comes from an official channel (e.g., Police Department, Court Filings, Official Press Release).

Visual Verification

For visual-heavy categories like Viral Buzz, Rap Beef, and Street Wear, media is heavily scrutinized:

• Reverse Image Search: We check all user-submitted media to ensure it hasn’t been recycled from older events.
• Context Checks: We do not publish “out of context” clips without clarifying the surrounding events, especially regarding Hip-Hop & Celebrity Crime News.

2. Distinguishing News vs. Buzz

Transparency is key. We categorize our content distinctively so readers know whether they are reading hard facts, lifestyle advice, or entertainment buzz.

3. Sourcing & Anonymity

We strive to put names to quotes. On-the-record sourcing is our default.

• Anonymous Sources: We grant anonymity only if the source faces potential harm or retribution, and the information is vital to the public interest.
• Attribution: If we are reporting on a scoop uncovered by another outlet, we provide clear credit and a backlink to the original investigation.

4. Corrections & Retractions

We own our mistakes. If we get it wrong, we fix it—fast and visibly.

• Corrections: If a factual error is made (e.g., incorrect date, name spelling), we update the article and append a correction footnote detailing the change.
• Retractions: If a story is found to be fundamentally false, we will remove the content and replace it with a transparent Editor’s Note explaining the error.