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Por que em vez de correr para aprovar uma lei incapaz de dar conta da desinformação, o Brasil não monta um projeto colaborativo para as eleições?
*Note: This article is in Portuguese. It will be soon translated into English. It reflects…
Singapore’s anti-misinformation law is among the most comprehensive in the world. Here’s why that’s problematic.
When Singapore passed a law that outlawed the spread of false information online last month,…
French opposition parties are taking Macron’s anti-misinformation law to court
Only a week after Parliament approved it, a new French anti-misinformation law is already receiving…
When a popular Italian debunking site was sued, a judge shut it down
Michelangelo Coltelli learned that the website was offline while working at his jewelry shop in…
Six key points from the EU CommissionÂ’s new report on disinformation
This article was reposted from Medium with the permission of its authors, Clara Jiménez Cruz,…
Three publications are suing the EU over fake news allegations
The European Union's efforts to fight against online misinformation have come up against legal action.…
In Ireland, lawmakers are trying to criminalize the use of bots to spread political misinformation
Correction: A previous version of this story stated the bill attempts to criminalize sharing fake news.…
Poynter at SXSW: The ins and outs of Twibel
Editor's Note: Poynter will be at South by Southwest, the annual music, movie and interactive…
Who’s a journalist and other digital issues: media lawyers weigh in on #wjchat
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How to overcome your fear of FOIAs
For many journalists, FOIA is a scary four-letter acronym, sometimes stifling investigations before they even…
Disputes over crime maps highlight challenge of outsourcing public data
Colin Drane is an unlikely warrior in the fight for open government. An inventor and…
Twitter users face libel claims for spreading false accusation
The Economist | Guardian | New York Times The BBC falsely accused retired British politician Alistair McAlpine…