Fake news under watch: Facebook, Twitter to act against ads violating EC norms

Social media platforms like Facebook, Sharechat and Twitter on Wednesday said they have adopted a ‘Code of Ethics’ under which these intermediaries will establish a communication channel that will interact with Election Commission of India (ECI) officials to swiftly deal with fake and provocative content, among other pressing issues related to the Lok Sabha elections, which are scheduled to kick off from April 11.

“Social media intermediary members of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have adopted a voluntary ‘Code of Ethics’ for general elections 2019,” industry body IAMAI said in a statement.

Under this, they have voluntarily undertaken to establish a high priority communication channel with the nodal officers designated by ECI, it added.

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