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Tech giants agree measures to tackle vaccine fake news with UK government
Social media platforms and the UK government announce they have agreed a package of measures designed to limit the spread of vaccine disinformation.
Industry regulation
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Transparency laws must be extended to non-campaign material, urges SoE
Laws governing transparency in printed election material must be extended to non-campaign material, the Society of Editors has urged.
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Italian watchdog opens investigation into Google's online advertising
The Italian Competition Authority has opened an investigation against Google for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the Italian online display advertising market.
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Enhanced press access urgently needed to ensure open justice, urges SoE
Enhanced press access to court hearings – whether in person or remotely – is urgently needed to ensure open justice can be maintained throughout the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says SoE.
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ABC to manage viewability principles
Following the merger of TAG and JICWEBS, Joint Industry Currency (JIC) ABC will manage the UK’s Viewability and AV (Audio Visual) Standards after playing an integral role in their development.
FEATURE
Be careful what you wish for
Pressure is mounting on regulators to impose greater controls on media – and social platforms. But a rushed or over-simplistic response could pose an even greater risk, writes Meg Carter.
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Investigation into Darren Grimes raises concerns over free speech
Scotland Yard’s investigation into Brexit blogger Darren Grimes following his controversial interview with historian David Starkey raises concerns over free speech the Society of Editors has warned.
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Local Editors Call On Government To Take Action on the Tech Giants
Local editors have issued a stark call for Government to intervene in the UK digital advertising marketplace to curb the activities of Google and Facebook which could wipe out local journalism.
COMMENT
Trusted journalism is a crucial part of our response to the coronavirus crisis
News Media Association chairman Henry Faure Walker kicks off Journalism Matters week with praise for the industry’s response to the pandemic and a call for government intervention.
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Future of Media Commission announced in Ireland
A Future of Media Commission has been established in order to examine the future of broadcast, print and digital journalism in Ireland, it has been announced.
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SoE backs call by newspaper groups to protect press planning notices
The Society of Editors is backing a call by regional newspaper groups and MPs to safeguard the publication of planning notices in local papers.
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New Board Leaders Take Office at WAN-IFRA’s Annual Meeting
WAN-IFRA this week announced ten new members who will be serving on its Supervisory Board of Directors.
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Society warns of harm to online investigative journalism
The SoE has expressed concern following a warning by a human rights organisation that social media companies are taking down content that could threaten future journalistic investigations.
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NMA CEO Announces Retirement in Summer 2021
David Newell, chief executive of the News Media Association, has announced that he will be retiring from the NMA next summer.
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SoE welcomes Committee Chair’s intervention
The Society of Editors has welcomed the support of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee in its bid to ensure news publishers are not damaged by proposed new Online Harms legislation.
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