China: Internet Information Office investigation into platforms' compliance with obligations to address online rumours

Progress

Current status
under investigation
27 May 2024 under investigation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

27 May 2024
under investigation

Published Internet Information Office warnings regarding online rumors

On 27 May 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued warnings about online rumours. The CAC highlighted that certain online accounts have been speculating about and fabricating public policies, sudden incidents, and rumours related to…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type interim ruling
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body