Facts not Fakes: Tackling Disinformation, Strengthening Information Integrity
Rising disinformation has far-reaching consequences in many policy areas ranging from
public health to national security. It can cast doubt on factual evidence, jeopardise
the implementation of public policies and undermine people's trust in the integrity
of democratic institutions. This report explores how to respond to these challenges
and reinforce democracy. It presents an analytical framework to guide countries in
the design of policies, looking at three complementary dimensions: implementing policies
to enhance the transparency, accountability, and plurality of information sources;
fostering societal resilience to disinformation; and upgrading governance measures
and public institutions to uphold the integrity of the information space.
Published on March 04, 2024Also available in: Spanish, French
More action needed to tackle disinformation and enhance transparency of online platforms As roughly half the world's population prepares to vote in elections, a new OECD report offers the first baseline assessment of how OECD countries are upgrading their governance measures to support an environment where reliable information can thrive, prioritising freedom of expression and human rights, and sets out a policy framework for countries to address the global challenge of disinformation.