Independent visual journalism
Sources open by default
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Editorial standards
The rules that govern our reporting, comparisons, visualisations and conclusions.
TheDataStory separates reported fact, analysis and inference. A chart is treated as a journalistic claim: its source, definition, calculation and limitations must be open to inspection.
Our commitments
One standard, regardless of who holds power.
We begin with the primary record and publish the rule used to reach a conclusion.
We use consistent periods, definitions, population bases and benchmarks across parties and governments.
People and institutions facing substantive criticism are offered a fair opportunity to respond.
Estimates, gaps, exclusions and unresolved contradictions are labelled where readers encounter them.
Material errors are corrected visibly, dated and retained in the publication record.
Editorial findings are not determined by political parties, governments, funders or advertisers.