Calls for 'increased transparency' from tech giants on tackling disinformation

The Oireachtas committee on European affairs called for a 'speedy resolution' to the application of An Coimisiún Toghcháin's legal power to compel social media companies to take down disinformation and deal appropriately with online political advertising.

The Oireachtas committee on European affairs has said there “needs to be increased transparency” from tech giants on how they will tackle disinformation.

The committee has also urged “enhanced enforcement powers” for An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission.