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DESINFORMATION – RISIKEN, REGULIERUNGSLÜCKEN UND ADÄQUATE GEGENMASSNAHMEN

DESINFORMATION – RISIKEN, REGULIERUNGSLÜCKEN UND ADÄQUATE GEGENMASSNAHMEN

This expert opinion, commissioned by the Landesanstalt für Medien NRW, provides a differentiated understanding of various forms of disinformation and their risk potential. It provides an overview of current laws against the targeted dissemination of false information and shows concrete approaches for a future regulation of disinformation.
 
It was written by Dr. Stephan Dreyer, Elena Stanciu, Keno C. Potthast and Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz. For those in a hurry, there is a summary of the most important points on 17 pages.
 
Expert opinion (PDF, in English)
Summary of the expert opinion (PDF, in English)

DESINFORMATION – RISIKEN, REGULIERUNGSLÜCKEN UND ADÄQUATE GEGENMASSNAHMEN

This expert opinion, commissioned by the Landesanstalt für Medien NRW, provides a differentiated understanding of various forms of disinformation and their risk potential. It provides an overview of current laws against the targeted dissemination of false information and shows concrete approaches for a future regulation of disinformation.
 
It was written by Dr. Stephan Dreyer, Elena Stanciu, Keno C. Potthast and Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz. For those in a hurry, there is a summary of the most important points on 17 pages.
 
Expert opinion (PDF, in English)
Summary of the expert opinion (PDF, in English)

About this publication

Authors

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz • Dr. Stephan Dreyer • Keno Christoffer Potthast • Elena Stanciu

Year of publication

2021

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report • Desinformation • fake news

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