Unpacking the “European approach” to tackling challenges of disinformation and political manipulation
The European Commission (EC) has recognised the exposure of citizens to online disinformation and micro-targeting of voters based on the unlawful processing of personal data as one of the major challenges for European democracies. In a response, the EC has put in place several measures creating a “E...
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| Language: | English |
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Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Internet Policy Review |
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| Online Access: | https://policyreview.info/node/1436 |
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| Summary: | The European Commission (EC) has recognised the exposure of citizens to online disinformation and micro-targeting of voters based on the unlawful processing of personal data as one of the major challenges for European democracies. In a response, the EC has put in place several measures creating a “European approach”. This paper analyses the approach to identify which are the key principles upon which it is based; and the extent to which it takes into account the complexities of the challenges identified. The initial conclusions are that, while being a significant step in the creation of a common EU answer to disinformation and political manipulation, the “European approach” requires further elaboration, primarily to include additional layers of transparency and public oversight. |
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| ISSN: | 2197-6775 |