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Countering False Information on Social Media in Disasters and Emergencies

Publication Date: 2018
File: Countering_False_Info_on_Social_Media_in_Disasters.pdf
Abstract:
Rumors, misinformation, and false information on social media proliferate before, during, and after disasters and emergencies. While this information cannot be completely eliminated, first responder agencies can use various tactics and strategies to offset bad information. This white paper examines motivations people may have for sharing false information, discusses underlying issues that cause… (read more)
Tag(s):
best practices, emergency management and homeland security, social media
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)