Rights of the European Union (EU Charter), In addition, we delineate the relevant dimen- among others the fundamental rights of “free- sions of civic discourse and the electoral pro- dom of expression and information, includ- cesses from the perspective of digital service ing the freedom and pluralism of the media”. [...] The a variety of information, including design of VLOPs, especially in terms novel viewpoints and the voices of of content amplification, moderation, underrepresented and marginalized and verification systems, significantly communities, greatly impacts the qual- influences the quality of discourse and, ity of civic discourse. [...] VLOPs can support the pre-elec- toral period by providing platforms Following the elections, VLOPs and for political parties and candidates to VLOSEs can play a critical role in engage with the electorate and the elec- ensuring the transparency and credi- torate to discuss the programs of the bility of the results. [...] As the use of data the targeting of social media users – as well as and personal data is the most important ena- restricting options available for the targeting of bler of such practices, we suggest following the political ads for provided data, including age, recommendation of the European Data Pro- language, general location and possibly some tection Board and restricting the use of data other p. [...] False information to undermine voters’ has been witnessed in the variety and volume confidence in the integrity of the voting of voter suppression content online with system deceptive practices that can confuse voters about the mechanics of voting or undermine In recent election cycles, online service provid- their confidence in the integrity of the voting ers have also seen the spread of disinfor.
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