Disinformation in the EU Law: Moral Theories and the Context

In recent years, there have been scandalous cases of information warfare acts in the Western world committed by hostile foreign governments. The effect of such acts is dramatically amplified by the widespread use of the internet media and ongoing military conflicts. Accordingly, the EU has taken st...

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Main Author: Johanas Baltrimas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Latvia Press 2024-10-01
Series:Law: Journal of the University of Latvia
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Online Access:https://journal.lu.lv/jull/article/view/2078
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Summary:In recent years, there have been scandalous cases of information warfare acts in the Western world committed by hostile foreign governments. The effect of such acts is dramatically amplified by the widespread use of the internet media and ongoing military conflicts. Accordingly, the EU has taken steps in the battle against disinformation. The legal definition of disinformation contains attributes that need further explanation, particularly, lying and deception. Philosophical theories contain valuable insights on the morality of lying and deception, which can be adapted for interpretation of the disinformation concept.
ISSN:1691-7677
2592-9364