{"title":"Agent RAG Source Validation Protocol","region":"Global","category":"Data Integrity","description":"Ensure retrieved documents are authentic, relevant, and safe before they are used for synthesis.","lastUpdated":"2026-02-26","steps":["Verify document metadata (source URL, digital signature, and timestamp).","Scan retrieved chunks for 'Adversarial Context' or context-poisoning markers.","Rank retrieved sources by a pre-defined 'Trust Score' (Authority Ranking).","Cross-reference citations against the original source text to prevent hallucinations.","Filter out duplicate or conflicting information chunks to minimize confusion.","Reject sources that trigger safety or toxicity filters at the retrieval stage."],"url":"https://checklist.day/agent-rag-source-validation-protocol"}