Our Standards

Compliance Pillars

We maintain strict adherence to international media ethics, data protection regulations, and industry best practices across all editorial and technical operations.

Editorial
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Editorial Integrity

Adherence to the International Federation of Journalists' Code of Ethics, with mandatory fact-checking protocols, source verification, and correction policies.

Data & Privacy
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GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Full compliance with global data protection standards. User consent management, data minimization, and transparent retention policies are strictly enforced.

Security
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Cybersecurity Standards

ISO 27001 aligned security framework. Regular penetration testing, encrypted data pipelines, and zero-trust architecture for all internal systems.

Legal
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Copyright & Licensing

Rigorous rights management for multimedia content. Automated plagiarism detection and strict licensing agreements with contributors and agencies.

Methodology

Audit Framework

Our compliance audits follow a structured, multi-phase approach designed to identify risks, verify controls, and ensure continuous improvement.

01. Risk Assessment

Identification of regulatory, operational, and ethical risk vectors across editorial, technical, and financial departments.

02. Control Testing

Validation of existing policies through sample audits, system checks, and cross-departmental workflow reviews.

03. Independent Review

Third-party auditors assess compliance posture against industry benchmarks and legal requirements.

04. Reporting & Remediation

Detailed findings published internally. Action plans assigned with deadlines and accountability tracking.

Transparency

2025 Audit Schedule

Upcoming and recently completed compliance reviews. All reports are published post-verification.

Audit Type Scope Auditor Status Report
Editorial Ethics Review Content verification, bias assessment, correction logs MediaWatch Institute Completed View Report
Data Privacy Compliance User consent flows, data retention, breach protocols GDPR Shield Partners Completed View Report
Financial & Advertising Audit Revenue transparency, ad verification, sponsor disclosures Veritas Accounting In Progress Q3 2025
Cybersecurity Penetration Test Infrastructure, CMS security, third-party integrations CyberFort Labs Scheduled Q4 2025
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aevum News handle content corrections? +

All corrections are logged in our public correction register. Minor errors are edited with a timestamp. Significant factual inaccuracies trigger a formal retraction or correction notice, posted prominently on the original article and our homepage.

Can I request access to my personal data? +

Yes. Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data. Submit a request via our Data Privacy Portal or email our DPO. We respond within 30 days.

How are advertising and sponsored content labeled? +

All native advertising, sponsored articles, and paid partnerships are clearly marked with "Sponsored" or "Advertorial" labels at the top and bottom of the content. Editorial and commercial content are strictly separated per FTC and ASA guidelines.

How do I report a compliance concern or unethical behavior? +

We operate a secure, anonymous whistleblower channel managed by an independent third party. Reports are investigated by our Compliance Officer within 14 days. Retaliation against reporters is strictly prohibited.

Report a Concern

Maintaining transparency is a shared responsibility. If you identify a compliance issue, content inaccuracy, or ethical concern, please use the appropriate channel below.