Identifying Fake News: Information Disorder

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What is the purpose of distinguishing between true and false information?

To identify the type of information that is fabricated

To prove that all information is true

To recognize the intentions of the agents who publish the information

To enable people to make informed decisions (correct)

What is the main difference between misinformation and disinformation?

Misinformation is not created to harm, while disinformation is (correct)

Misinformation is published online, while disinformation is published in print

Misinformation is created to harm, while disinformation is not

Misinformation is more common than disinformation

What is the term for information that is based on reality but is deliberately used to inflict harm?

False information

Mal-information (correct)

Misinformation

Disinformation

What is the title of the Senate Bill filed in July 2019 to counteract fake news?

An Act of Prohibiting the Publication and Proliferation of False Content on the Philippine Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fine for violating the fake news law?

2M pesos Signup and view all the answers

How many years is the minimum imprisonment for violating the fake news law?

12 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Anti-Obscenity and Anti-Pornography Act of 2009?

Content that stimulates impure thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for creating and distributing content that stimulates impure thoughts?

Imprisonment of 6-12 years and a fine of P500k-P1M Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009?

Child involvement in sexual acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for accessing child pornographic content?

Prision correccional and a fine of P2M-P5M Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2015?

To maintain a safe cyberspace environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for cyber sex under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2015?

Prison mayor and a fine of at least P200k-P1M Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for unauthorized processing of personal information without data subject consent?

1-3 years and a fine of P500K to P2M Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for cyberbullying?

6 months to 6 years and a fine of 50K to 100K Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013?

To address a hostile environment at school that disrupts the education process Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for child pornography via computer?

One degree higher than that of provided by RA 9775, fine of 500K to 5M, and a reclusion perpetual (20 years to 40 years) Signup and view all the answers

What has the highest degree of penalty?

Reclusion Perpetua Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of punishment or disciplinary action for cyberbullying?

The school administration Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Information Disorder

Information Disorder refers to fabricated information published with the intention to deceive or mislead others
3 types of Information Disorder:
- Misinformation: false information not created to harm, but still misleading
- Disinformation: deliberately created false information intended to harm
- Mal-information: reality-based information used to inflict harm

Philippines' Anti-Fake News Bill

Filed in July 2019 by Senate President Vicente Sotto III
Prohibits the publication and proliferation of false content on the Philippine Internet
Penalties: imprisonment of at least 12 years, fine of up to 2 million pesos

Other Relevant Philippine Laws

Anti-Obscenity and Anti-Pornography Act of 2009

Refers to stimulating, exciting, or arousing impure thoughts through various formats
Penalties: imprisonment of 6-12 years, fine of 500,000-1 million pesos

Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775)

Refers to representations of children engaging in sexual acts
Penalties:
- Reclusion Temporal: 12-20 years, fine of 1-2 million pesos
- Reclusion Perpetua: 20 years and 1 day - 40 years, fine of 2-5 million pesos
- Prision Correcional: 6 months 1 day - 6 years, fine of 2-5 million pesos

Cybercrime Prevention Act or Anti-Cyberbullying Act of 2015 (RA 10175)

Recognizes crimes committed on the internet or through computer systems
Penalties:
- Cybersex: prison mayor, 6 years 1 day - 12 years, fine of at least 200,000 pesos
- Internet Fraud/Online Scams: 6-12 years, fine of at least 200,000 pesos
- Cyberbullying: 6 months - 6 years, fine of 50,000-100,000 pesos
- Child Pornography via computer: one degree higher than RA 9775, fine of 500,000-5 million pesos, reclusion perpetual (20-40 years)

Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627)

Seeks to address hostile environments at school
Penalties: school is in charge of punishment/disciplinary action/criminal charges

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)

Unauthorized processing of personal info without data subject consent: 1-3 years, fine of 500,000-2 million pesos
Processing of sensitive personal info/hacking for unauthorized purposes: 6 months to 5 years, fine of 500,000-1 million pesos

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Test your knowledge on identifying fake news and understanding the different types of information disorder, including misinformation and disinformation. Learn to distinguish true from false information and recognize harmful content.