Trust Project

Definition

The Trust Project is an international consortium of news organizations working together to establish transparency standards that help readers evaluate the credibility and reliability of journalism. It aims to rebuild public trust in the media by promoting news practices that are ethical, transparent, and accountable.

Related terms

Media literacy: The ability to critically understand and evaluate the nature and forms of media messages and productions.

Fake news: False or misleading information presented as news, often with sensationalist, exaggerated, or patently false headlines to attract viewership or readership.

Transparency in journalism: A principle that involves open communication by media organizations about their processes, decisions, and sources used in their reporting for the sake of credibility and public trust