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Viral Information: How States and Platforms Deal with Covid-19-Related Disinformation; an Exploratory Study of 20 Countries
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Abstract This study explores the spread of disinformation relating to the Covid-19 pandemic on the internet, dubbed by some as the pandemic's accompanying "infodemic," and the societal reactions to this development across different countries and platforms. The study’s focus is on the role of states and platf... view more
This study explores the spread of disinformation relating to the Covid-19 pandemic on the internet, dubbed by some as the pandemic's accompanying "infodemic," and the societal reactions to this development across different countries and platforms. The study’s focus is on the role of states and platforms in combatting online disinformation. Through synthesizing answers to questions submitted by more than 40 researchers from 20 countries within the GDHR Network, this exploratory study provides a first overview of how states and platforms have dealt with Corona-related disinformation. This can also provide incentives for further rigorous studies of disinformation governance standards and their impact across different socio-cultural environments.... view less
Keywords
Internet; international comparison; social media; epidemic; governance; human rights; digitalization; online media; disinformation
Classification
Media Politics, Information Politics, Media Law
Interactive, electronic Media
Media Contents, Content Analysis
Free Keywords
coronavirus pandemic; COVID-19; online disinformation; infodemic; platform regulation; national contexts; governance standards
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Publisher
Verlag Hans-Bredow-Institut
City
Hamburg
Page/Pages
125 p.
Series
GDHRNet Working Paper, 1
Status
Primary Publication; reviewed