This page explains how BuzzLayer checks the information you read in our articles — what we verify, how we assess sources, and how you can tell us if something seems off. Our fact-checking process is led by our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Priya Sharma, and applies to every piece we publish. You can use this page to understand our standards, and if you see a potential error, you know exactly where to report it.
What does BuzzLayer verify before publishing?
We verify any factual claim that is material to every story we publish — statistics, dates, names, direct quotes, technical specifications, policy details, and any assertion that could mislead a reader if incorrect. Every article is checked against primary sources before it goes live.
Our reporters and editors assess each claim against primary sources wherever possible. We do not publish unsupported assertions. When a fact cannot be independently confirmed, we disclose that limitation to the reader. Our team is trained to flag ambiguous or tricky claims for extra scrutiny. This applies across all our beats — technology, innovation, digital policy, politics, business, and public-interest stories.
How do we rank our sources?
We use a clear hierarchy of source reliability, which we explain in full on our Sources & Standards page. Primary documents, official data, peer-reviewed research, and on-the-record interviews with named experts form the foundation of our reporting. Anonymous sources are used only rarely and with explicit disclosure to the reader.
Our hierarchy starts with primary sources — legislation, court rulings, government data, corporate filings, and academic studies. We then use named expert interviews, official statements, and established media reports we have independently verified. Anonymous sourcing is governed by strict criteria: the information must be vital, the source must face genuine risk, and the reason for anonymity must be explained to the reader. You can read the full framework on our Sources & Standards page.
What about rumours and unconfirmed claims?
Any rumour, speculation, or unverified claim that appears in our reporting is explicitly labelled as such, with clear language that signals the degree of uncertainty to the reader. We do not amplify rumours without providing context, and we never present speculation as established fact.
If a story is developing and we are reporting what officials have said before full confirmation, we say so plainly. Our goal is to inform without spreading uncertainty. We also distinguish between verified facts, attributed claims, and our own analysis — each is clearly signposted so the reader knows what level of confidence applies.
Who oversees the most sensitive articles?
Priya Sharma, our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, personally reviews any article that touches on controversial topics, legal matters, health claims, or issues where inaccurate reporting could cause significant harm to readers or the public. She works alongside our Editor-in-Chief, Alex Nguyen, on these reviews.
This includes stories about public safety, active investigations, scientific disputes, and allegations of wrongdoing. Priya and Alex ensure every claim in these articles meets our highest standard of verification. The reviewer may request additional sourcing, ask for more documentation, or delay publication until all claims are confirmed. Our editorial team is listed on our Our Team page.
How this works in practice
Consider a recent story we published about proposed federal privacy legislation. Our reporter gathered the full bill text, analysed specific clauses, and interviewed a named privacy expert and an industry representative. Every factual claim in that story was verified against primary sources before publication.
The reporter submitted the draft to Consumer Tech Editor David Kim, who reviewed it for accuracy. Priya Sharma then cross-checked key claims — the bill’s number, the effective date mentioned by the expert, and a technical claim about enforcement — against the published bill and Hansard records. The article was published with clear attribution for every factual claim. If any claim had not been confirmable, we would have either removed it or clearly caveated it. This same process applies to every story at BuzzLayer, which is owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc.
How can readers report a possible error?
If you spot something in a BuzzLayer article that you believe is inaccurate, please email our dedicated fact-checking team directly at factcheck@buzzlayer.org. We take every reader report seriously and review each submission promptly, thoroughly, and with full transparency about the outcome.
Our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Priya Sharma, reviews all error reports. If a correction is warranted, we update the article promptly and log it on our Corrections Policy page. You can also reach us through our contact page. Our Editorial Policy page outlines our broader journalistic standards.
In short
BuzzLayer verifies every factual claim in every article before publication, using a clear source hierarchy and human editorial oversight. Readers are an essential part of that process and can always report concerns to our fact-checking team. That commitment is the foundation of our journalism.