What We Do and Why
The Problem: The Persistence of Disinformation Sources
In today's digital world, the proliferation of disinformation is a formidable challenge. Disinformation sources are notoriously difficult to counter due to several factors. Search engines, often the primary gateways to information, do not typically remove these sources. Furthermore, many of these websites skillfully hide behind anonymous domains and hosting services, making it challenging to track their origins and hold them accountable. This anonymity not only hampers efforts to counter misinformation but also allows these sources to continue disseminating false information, impacting public opinion and discourse.
Our Solution: Exposing Disinformation Through Independent Analysis
At Qalta Disinformation Monitoring, we tackle this issue head-on by conducting independent and thorough analyses of disinformation sources. Our mission is to expose these sources, bringing them into the light for public scrutiny. By revealing the nature of these websites, we aim to diminish their impact and provide the public with clear, accurate information about where their news is coming from. Our approach is on our own methodology developed over years of expertise in the field. This methodology involves:
Evaluating Quality, Not Content: We focus on assessing the quality of news sources based on structural and operational aspects, rather than the content of individual articles. This approach ensures objectivity and consistency in our evaluations.
Comprehensive Quality Criteria: Our evaluations are based on a set of defined quality criteria, including editorial transparency, adherence to data protection regulations, and technical security measures.
Expert Analysis and Continuous Monitoring: Our team of media analysts, legal experts, and technologists collaboratively reviews collected data, applying our quality criteria rigorously. We also engage in ongoing monitoring of these websites to ensure that our evaluations reflect the most current state of each site.
Feedback and Adaptation: We continuously refine our methodology, incorporating feedback from users and experts to stay ahead of evolving disinformation tactics.
Our Independent Stance
Qualta operates independently, without influence from external funding sources, governments, or private entities. This independence is crucial as it allows us to conduct unbiased analyses and present our findings without conflict of interest. Our commitment is solely to the truth and to providing the public with reliable, impartial information about the sources of their news.
Open to Submissions for Analysis
We welcome public participation in our mission. If you come across a website or source that you suspect of disseminating disinformation, we encourage you to submit it for our analysis. This collaborative effort enriches our database and helps us in effectively identifying and exposing more disinformation sources. Please use our contact form for submissions.