Facebook to protect integrity of 2019 midterm elections

referring to Buying Facebook ads can widen the audience for such material, but some of those influence efforts may violate election rules and the company's policies. Under pressure from authorities around the world, Facebook last year introduced several initiatives to increase oversight of political ads. For individuals buying political ads, Facebook said it would ensure their listed name matches government-issued documents. In addition, ad libraries in some countries will not include what the company calls "issue" ads, Leathern said. Australia, Indonesia, Israel and the Philippines are among nations holding key votes this year for which Facebook said it is still weighing policies.

Facebook boosts efforts to safeguard integrity of 2019 polls

Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Facebook logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. Dado Ruvic, ReutersMANILA – Facebook on Thursday said it improved its efforts against "bad actors" on the platform to ensure online safety, digital literacy, and integrity of the 2019 polls. To fight misinformation, Harbath said Facebook enhanced its partnerships with 3rd party fact-checkers such as Rappler. Leading to the 2019 midterms polls, Facebook notification will appear on top of users' feed upon logging in to show election-related information, Harbath said. In the Philippines, Facebook recently banned 220 Facebook pages, 73 Facebook accounts and 29 Instagram accounts affiliated with Twinmark Media for violating misrepresentation and spamming policies.

Facebook to protect integrity of 2019 midterm elections

as informed in MANILA, Philippines — Social media company Facebook yesterday said it will ramp up its efforts to protect the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections in the Philippines. "The goal of Facebook in elections is to make it harder to interfere with elections on the platform, and easier for people to make their voices heard in the political process," she said at a press briefing. Fake newsHarbath said Facebook has also invested heavily on addressing issues, including proliferation of false news that may impact the integrity of the elections. "We've been investing more heavily in people and technology to better protect our community from false news. There is always more to do, and we are committed to playing our part," the Facebook official said.

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