3 months Ago
Responsibilities Under European Rules
The AMC states that "Besides, according to the European regulation, large online platforms are obliged to take measures against illegal hate speech, harmful foreign interference and the spread of disinformation. Within the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), these platforms should have a clear and transparent content policy and pay attention to the work they need to do to remove illegal content. ACM director Manon Leijten: 'This is extra important in an election period.
Protecting Voters from False Information
The ACM has requested platforms to explain how they are protecting people from unreliable election-related content. The rules should be clear and as easy to follow in order for users to report illegal content, it said, and platforms must act swiftly and give reasons. The regulator is also telling users to get in touch if they do not agree with the way a platform has dealt with their complaint.
Growing Concerns Over Foreign Interference
In recent years, the issue of foreign interference has emerged as a major concern for European elections. For example, an investigation was opened on a suspected Russian interference in the Romanian elections via social media. The answer to all these problems seems simple: Meta Platforms, the flagship company behind Facebook and Instagram, has announced a ban on political advertising from October across the European Union. Such regulation is in line with laws intended to ward off foreign meddling in elections.
