Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms

Name of code

Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms

Originator of code

United Nations (UN) - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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

Mandatory (Digital Services Act)

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

Yes

Abstract

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has issued Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms in order to protect and promote freedom of expression and access to information online. These mandatory Guidelines emphasize the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach in addressing issues such as disinformation, misinformation, hate speech, and conspiracy theories. Consultation of over 10,000 comments from 134 countries has been involved, with a focus on inclusive participation to ensure diverse voices are heard, particularly from marginalized and vulnerable groups.

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