Implementing the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation: An Evaluation of VLOPSE Compliance and Effectiveness (Jan-Jun 2024)

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Authors: Mădălina Boţan
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Abstract

This report evaluates the implementation of the EU's Code of Conduct on Disinformation (CoPD)&nbsp;by major platforms, including&nbsp;<b>Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google (Search and YouTube), Microsoft (Bing and LinkedIn), and TikTok.&nbsp;<br><br>The analysis focuses on key areas of the Code:<br>improving transparency, supporting media literacy, enhancing fact-checking partnerships, and enabling research. It aims to establish an evidence-based benchmark for evaluating platforms’ compliance, while&nbsp;identifying both successes and shortcomings. Last but not least, the report offers&nbsp;a foundation for the continued evolution of policy and future improvements in&nbsp;transparency and accountability measures.</b>

Fields of Study & Subjects

Misinformation and Its Impacts COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing Academic Publishing and Open Access

Publication details

Journal / source
SSRN Electronic Journal
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint