Viral Information: How States and Platforms Deal with Covid-19-Related Disinformation; an Exploratory Study of 20 Countries

Abstract: This study explores the spread of disinformation relating to the Covid-19 pandemic on the internet, dubbed by some as the pandemic's accompanying "infodemic," and the societal reactions to this development across different countries and platforms. The study’s focus is on the role of states and platforms in combatting online disinformation. Through synthesizing answers to questions submitted by more than 40 researchers from 20 countries within the GDHR Network, this exploratory study provides a first overview of how states and platforms have dealt with Corona-related disinformation. This can also provide incentives for further rigorous studies of disinformation governance standards and their impact across different socio-cultural environments

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource, 125 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Erstveröffentlichung ; begutachtet

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: GDHRNet Working Paper ; Bd. 1

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (who): SSOAR, GESIS – Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften e.V.
• (when): 2021
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Hamburg
• (who): Verlag Hans-Bredow-Institut
• (when): 2021
• Contributor: Fertmann, Martin ; Kettemann, Matthias C. ; Leibniz-Institut für Medienforschung | Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI)

Further information

• DOI: 10.21241/ssoar.75124
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023052314272747238846
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 25.03.2025, 1:52 PM CET