Accountability and media literacy mechanisms as a counteraction to disinformation in Europe

• Richter, Andrei ^[1]
  1. [1] Central European University

     Central European University

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• Localización: Journal of Digital Media & Policy, ISSN-e 2516-3531, Vol. 10, Nº. 3, 2019, págs. 311-327
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Today’s digital media environment and the widespread proliferation of propaganda-driven disinformation confront professional media entities with numerous new challenges, and place a heavier burden on journalists and standards of journalism. This article reviews the pursuit for truth as a basic principle that stays for professional journalism, and further examines the current good practices on self-regulation of disinformation in Europe, in particular the rulings of the Advisory Commission on Counteracting the Propaganda in Eastern Europe. It takes a look at the recent efforts by media associations and companies to self-regulate and to promote media literacy as an antidote to disinformation, as well as the relevant intergovernmental policies in Europe. The conclusions provide recommendations on fine-tuning existing mechanisms to counteract disinformation through media accountability and literacy.