Long before the prominence of the concept of misinformation, the value of factual information and how it affects the public has been a topic of discussion. As we entered the age of social media, public institutions such as government agencies, decided to massively adopt their use.
Today’s large flows of information create new challenges for government administrations. Digital disruption through misinformation, the main challenges and potential solutions for governments and citizens are examined in this report by ICA, eGovlab of Stockholm University, the Open University in UK and the OECD.