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Not-for-profit DIGI, which represents digital industry giants such as Google and Meta, has opened a consultation to civil society and government.
The not-for-profit tech industry association DIGI has opened a consultation period for a review of the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (ACPDM).
“Since the launch of the ACPDM in 2021, the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation has become foundational to our policy response to these highly complex issues in Australia,” Sunita Bose, DIGI’s managing director, said in a statement.
To guide the consultation, DIGI has released a discussion paper that invites members of the public, academia, and government to have their say about how the code evolves. The paper outlines key areas for discussion, including the scope of the ACPDM, improving the transparency of reporting, and the code’s role as part of a “broader eco-system approach” to handling and combating misinformation.
In addition, the paper looks at potential improvements to how complaints are processed and the role, makeup, and remit of the code’s administration sub-committee.
The last review of the code was in 2022, when changes were made to the definition of “harm” where it relates to mis- and disinformation alongside changes to reporting requirements for smaller platforms.
“This review is an important process to ensure the code remains an effective tool, so we encourage a wide range of stakeholders to participate and share expertise on combating mis- and disinformation in Australia,” Bose said.
DIGI is the administrator of the ACPDM, and the code’s signatories include Adobe, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Redbubble, TikTok, and Twitch.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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