diff --git a/data/model.py b/data/model.py
index 8ff1cadc5..bf59fcf69 100644
--- a/data/model.py
+++ b/data/model.py
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ def create_confirm_email_code(user):
 
 def confirm_user_email(code):
   code = EmailConfirmation.get(EmailConfirmation.code == code,
-                               EmailConfirmation.email_confirm is True)
+                               EmailConfirmation.email_confirm == True)
 
   user = code.user
   user.verified = True