'Govt needs to check misinformation/disinformation aimed at influencing HoR election'
Summary
Twenty NGOs including Digital Rights Nepal have urged the Election Commission and stakeholders to prevent misinformation and disinformation ahead of Nepal's March 5 House of Representatives elections, highlighting risks of cyberattacks and data manipulation.
Key Points
- Twenty non-governmental organisations have called on the Election Commission and stakeholders to counter misinformation and disinformation ahead of Nepal's House of Representatives elections.
- There are serious threats to election integrity due to risks of cyberattacks, data breaches, and digital information manipulation.
- Digital Rights Nepal's Executive Director Santosh Sigdel emphasized the need for the Election Commission to publicly identify problematic social media content and enhance cybersecurity.
- The government, election bodies, media organizations, and civil society must cooperate to ensure accurate information flow and protect democratic processes.
