Big Tech to work with EU to fight misinformation and deepfakes
Although voluntary, breaking the Code after signing up to it risks an even heavier fine than breaching GDPR rules.
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Although voluntary, breaking the Code after signing up to it risks an even heavier fine than breaching GDPR rules.
Prominent global tech and social media companies such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, Twitter, TikTok, Adobe, Vimeo and others have recently signed new European Commission rules that fight disinformation.
Why do we need a revised Code of Practice on Disinformation?
With Russia weaponising disinformation as part of its military aggression in Ukraine, online platforms signed a strengthened code of practice Thursday committing them to fight disinformation online.
A strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation was published on 16 June. 34 signatories such as platforms, tech companies and civil society signed a new Code which sets out extensive and precise commitments by platforms and industry to fight disinformation and marks another important step for a more transparent, safe and trustworthy online environment.