Understanding online false information in the UK (OFCOM)

A research paper from OFCOM

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
30 August 2022
Category:
Ad hoc research
Original publisher:
Ofcom
Research area:
Media and entertainment
Research topic:
News and publishing, Social media and instant messaging
Research publish date:
27 January 2021

Abstract

This paper contributes to the growing body of research on how to assess the availability and potential impact of false information online. We explore data sources and research techniques that can be used to investigate false information and present insights from this analysis.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/economics-discussion-papers/understanding-online-false-information-in-the-uk

Published 30 August 2022