Transparency, accountability, and rigorous standards guide every operation at Aevum News. Below you will find our regulatory frameworks, audit methodologies, and reporting mechanisms.
We maintain strict adherence to international media ethics, data protection regulations, and industry best practices across all editorial and technical operations.
Adherence to the International Federation of Journalists' Code of Ethics, with mandatory fact-checking protocols, source verification, and correction policies.
Full compliance with global data protection standards. User consent management, data minimization, and transparent retention policies are strictly enforced.
ISO 27001 aligned security framework. Regular penetration testing, encrypted data pipelines, and zero-trust architecture for all internal systems.
Rigorous rights management for multimedia content. Automated plagiarism detection and strict licensing agreements with contributors and agencies.
Our compliance audits follow a structured, multi-phase approach designed to identify risks, verify controls, and ensure continuous improvement.
Identification of regulatory, operational, and ethical risk vectors across editorial, technical, and financial departments.
Validation of existing policies through sample audits, system checks, and cross-departmental workflow reviews.
Third-party auditors assess compliance posture against industry benchmarks and legal requirements.
Detailed findings published internally. Action plans assigned with deadlines and accountability tracking.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintaining transparency is a shared responsibility. If you identify a compliance issue, content inaccuracy, or ethical concern, please use the appropriate channel below.