Open Access BASE2020

Disinformation Legislation and Freedom of Expression

Abstract

The rise of disinformation on social media has prompted governments around the world to enact legislation that may affect every person's right to freedom of opinion and expression. This Note seeks to explore the rise of disinformation and the legal framework that applies and to highlight some of the recent proposals to combat disinformation on social media.

Publisher

eScholarship, University of California

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