ABC urges ACMA to continuously drive participation in the misinformation code

Darcy Song

January 11, 2023 8:43

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) should continue to have a role in driving digital platforms’ participation in the Australian misinformation code, according to the ABC.

The public service broadcaster made the claim in a submission to the latest revision of Australia’s disinformation and misinformation code, developed by the Digital Industry Group (DIGI), a nonprofit association. A response to submissions was published last month.

The disinformation and misinformation code has so far been adopted by eight signatories – Apple, Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Redbubble, TikTok and Twitter.

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Darcy Song

Darcy Song was a reporter at Mumbrella, covering media owners, adtech and social platforms. She left in October 2023.