| answer text |
<p>The DCMS Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) works to understand the scope, scale
and reach of disinformation in the UK and works with social media platforms to tackle
it.</p><p>The Government regularly meets with a range of social media platforms to
aid our understanding of the spread of misinformation and disinformation on their
services, including new and emerging narratives, and the range of steps they are taking
to address this. This work includes encouraging platforms to ensure that their Terms
of Service (ToS), policies and enforcement are fit for purpose, whilst still respecting
freedom of expression. The primary purpose of the team is not to spot every instance
of disinformation across all social media platforms. However, when the team does identify
particular pieces of harmful content which may violate platforms’ Terms of Service,
these are referred to the relevant platform for consideration, who in turn decide
what action to take.</p><p>Under the Online Safety Bill, all social media companies
subject to the safety duties will be required to take measures to remove illegal misinformation
and disinformation once they become aware of it. The Foreign Interference Offence,
brought forward in the National Security Bill, will also be designated a priority
offence requiring companies to take proactive action against state-sponsored disinformation
that is of most concern.</p><p> </p>
|
|
