Russian lawmakers approved Thursday a bill that expands government control over internet and whose opponents fear heralds new era of widespread censorship.
Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.
Facebook CEO Confident of Stopping Interference in 2020 Campaign
Facebook Chief Executive Officer is confident the social network will do better 2020 at stopping “bad actors” from manipulating U.S. presidential election.
Australia Plans Tougher Laws for Social Media
Social media executives could spend three years in prison, their firms fined 10 percent of their turnover if they fail to quickly remove violent material .
Cambodia Takes Aim at Critics Who Post on Facebook
On the night of Jan. 16, Kol Sat could not locate her husband even after contacting everyone she thought might know the whereabouts of Kong Mas.
Questions Raised About Facebook and Twitter Use of TurboVote
In 2018, Facebook and Twitter decided to play a role in helping people register to vote in what promised to be a momentous midterm election.
VIDEO: Experts Discuss How Big Data is Impacting Democracy
The government and tech giants like Facebook and Google, possess previously unimaginable troves of information on the public’s activities and interests.
Proposed Nepal Social Media Law Threatens Freedom of Expression
A new restrictive law introduced by Nepalese government gives authorities powers to block social media platforms and remove or criminalise defamatory posts.
Facebook Prohibits Foreign-Funded Ads in Indonesia Election
Facebook says it will not allow foreign-funded advertisements for an upcoming presidential election in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy.
UN Urges Social Media to Promote Human Rights in Myanmar
Social media firms and foreign investors must do more to ensure they support human rights in Myanmar, U.N. Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee said on Tuesday.
It’s Princes and Princesses vs. Trolls in UK Social Media Battle
Britain’s royal family is warning that it will block trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels and may report offenders to the police.