FOC Joint Statement on Spread of Disinformation Online

The members of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) are deeply concerned about the growing spread of disinformation online, which can undermine the enjoyment of human rights and public health worldwide. It can hinder freedom of opinion and expression, protection against discrimination, and the open exchange of information necessary for democracy to flourish. Disinformation is growing in scope and sophistication at a time when people all over the world increasingly turn to the Internet to connect, learn and consume their news.