Agenda Policy Brief 8 Information Integrity on Digital Platforms

Name of code

Agenda Policy Brief 8 Information Integrity on Digital Platforms

Originator of code

United Nations (UN)

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

2023

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Political

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

Yes

Abstract

The strategy paper “Our Common Agenda Policy Brief 8: Information Integrity on Digital Platforms” by the United Nations is guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and other international instruments. Digital platforms have played a transformative role in connecting people and giving voice to previously marginalized groups. This document calls for a Code of Conduct to address threats to information integrity on digital platforms, aiming to make the digital space more inclusive and secure while protecting freedom of expression. A commitment for member states and stakeholders is voluntary.

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