False information is now a permanent problem affecting both business and society.
Whether you use a computer, phone, or tablet, easy access to the Internet has never been more affordable. It seems inevitable that a large number of individuals will spend more time online. It has both positive and negative effects. Fake news and misinformation are the worst side effects of unconventional digital platforms. Everyone using the Internet has a responsibility to handle the information responsibly as it is abundant there.
On its official Instagram page, the United Nations lists five questions everyone should ask themselves before uploading any content online in an effort to preserve a trustworthy online information environment.
The United Nations captioned the post, “The spread of misinformation during a crisis makes it hard for people to understand what’s happening and make sound decisions based on facts. Everything we see online is what we see online.” Not true. Before you share content, take the time to verify the facts. By asking yourself some important questions:
- who made this?
- What is the source?
- Where did it come from?
- Why are you sharing this?
- When was it published?
United Nations agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) are contributing to the effort to combat the spread of false information online. WHO and the British Government Collaborated on a campaign in 2020 To remove misinformation regarding COVID-19.
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member states of the united nations human rights council In April this year, it established an action plan to combat propaganda. The draft resolution, presented at the Geneva Forum, emphasizes the primary role of governments in combating false narratives.
It notes with concern, “with the aim of deceiving and misleading the audience, either to cause harm or to gain personal, political, or financial”.