Openness is our Currency
Aevum News is committed to full transparency regarding government requests, content moderation, editorial standards, and the data we handle. This report details our operations, policies, and practices for the past fiscal year.
"Trust is the foundation of journalism. We believe our readers deserve to know exactly how we operate, how we protect their data, and how we maintain editorial independence against all pressures."
Editor-in-Chief, Aevum News
Key Metrics
High-level summary of transparency-related activities during the reporting period.
Government & Legal Requests
We receive requests from governments and law enforcement agencies seeking user information. We challenge all requests that are not legally sufficient, overly broad, or not in compliance with applicable laws.
Legal Challenges
We actively push back against overly broad or legally insufficient requests. During this period, we successfully challenged 80% of requests, protecting the privacy of our readers and sources.
- Received 42 requests from 9 countries.
- Complied with 5 requests containing valid court orders.
- Refused or negotiated down 37 requests.
- Never disclosed source material or editorial notes.
| Quarter | Requests Received | Compliant | Refused/Challenged | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 10 | 2 | 8 | US, UK, DE |
| Q2 2024 | 12 | 1 | 11 | US, FR, JP, BR |
| Q3 2024 | 11 | 1 | 10 | US, DE, IN |
| Q4 2024 | 9 | 1 | 8 | US, UK, AU |
Editorial Integrity & Corrections
Our editorial process is independent, rigorous, and accountable. We maintain strict separation between news and opinion, and we correct errors transparently.
Corrections Policy
We published 14 substantive corrections this year. Every correction is clearly marked, linked to the original article, and explains the nature of the error.
- Total Corrections: 14
- Major Corrections (impacting core facts): 2
- Minor Corrections (typos, names, quotes): 12
- All corrections are archived in our public database.
Content Removal Requests
We received 28 requests to remove or modify content from private individuals and organizations. We comply only where legally required or where the request involves verifiable sensitive personal data.
- Requests Received: 28
- Complied: 3 (Privacy-sensitive data)
- Refused: 25 (Legitimate public interest)
AI & Automation Policy
Aevum News uses AI tools for internal efficiency (e.g., transcription, data analysis) but strictly prohibits AI-generated news content. All journalism is human-written and human-edited.
Usage Guidelines
- Prohibited: AI generation of articles, headlines, or commentary.
- Permitted: AI-assisted transcription of interviews, data pattern analysis for investigative pieces, and automated translation tools for internal research.
- Disclosure: Any use of AI tools in the production process is disclosed in the article methodology where relevant.
Ownership & Funding
Aevum News is independently owned and funded through reader subscriptions, with no advertising revenue influencing editorial decisions.
Financial Structure
- Ownership: 100% owned by The Aevum Trust, a non-profit foundation dedicated to press freedom.
- Revenue: 92% Subscriptions, 8% One-time donations.
- Advertising: 0%. We do not sell ad space.
- Grants: No government or corporate grants accepted for editorial funding.
Data Privacy & Security
We collect minimal data, encrypt everything in transit and at rest, and never sell user information. We are fully GDPR and CCPA compliant.
Contact Us
Have questions about this report, our policies, or a specific inquiry? Reach out to our transparency team.
Transparency Inquiries
Email: transparency@aevum.news
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