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<p>The Government takes the issue of disinformation very seriously. During the Covid-19
pandemic, it has been vitally important that the public has accurate information and
DCMS is leading work across Government to tackle disinformation.</p><p>The Counter
Disinformation Unit brings together cross-Government monitoring and analysis capabilities.
The Unit’s primary function is to provide a comprehensive picture of the extent, scope
and impact of disinformation and misinformation regarding Covid-19 and to work with
partners to ensure appropriate action is taken. It would not be appropriate for the
Unit to provide a running commentary on the amount of misinformation/disinformation
seen to date.</p><p>Throughout the pandemic, we have been working closely with social
media platforms to quickly identify and help them respond to potentially harmful content
on their platforms, including removing harmful content in line with their terms and
conditions, and promoting authoritative sources of information.</p><p> </p>
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