Ministry of Information sets up commission to monitor fake news
The Ministry of Information has set up a commission to monitor the dissemination of fake news through the media and on social media in Cambodia.
The six-article decision of the Ministry of Information dated March 11, 2020 states that the Ministry of Information has decided to establish a commission to monitor the release of information. Fake with the following tasks:
Follow the spread of fake news in various media and false news on social media
Respond to the public in a timely manner through all existing means of disseminating false information, false information and misleading information To cause social unrest
Collaborate with all media and media outlets to respond promptly to any misrepresentation by any means
Collaborate with relevant ministries, institutions and units or social media companies to block websites, accounts or pages that publish false information, false information and information Leads to social unrest and takes legal action
Report to the Ministry leadership on the situation of dissemination of false information, false information and information leading to social unrest and request Principles to implement and take action in accordance with legal procedures.
In addition, the Ministry has set up two sub-committees, the Sub-Committee on Content Monitoring and Identification and the Sub-Committee on Communication and Action. Both sub-committees have the right to recruit additional professional officers and set up technical teams as needed to carry out the work in a timely manner. High efficiency.
