What Measures Can Government Agencies in Germany Take Against Digital Disinformation? A Systematic Literature Review and Ethical-Legal Discussion

Stefan Stieglitz (), Jennifer Fromm (), Alexander Kocur (), Frauke Rostalski (), Michelle Duda (), Alison Evans (), Jonas Rieskamp (), Luzia Sievi (), Maria Pawelec (), Wulf Loh (), Jessica Heesen (), Christoph Fuchss () and Kaan Eyilmez ()
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Stefan Stieglitz: University of Potsdam
Jennifer Fromm: University of Duisburg-Essen
Alexander Kocur: University of Potsdam
Frauke Rostalski: University of Cologne
Michelle Duda: University of Cologne
Alison Evans: University of Cologne
Jonas Rieskamp: University of Paderborn
Luzia Sievi: University of Tuebingen
Maria Pawelec: University of Tuebingen
Wulf Loh: University of Tuebingen
Jessica Heesen: University of Tuebingen
Christoph Fuchss: Virtimo AG
Kaan Eyilmez: Virtimo AG

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Abstract: Abstract Disinformation campaigns spread rapidly through social media and can cause serious harm, especially in crises, ranging from confusion about how to act to a loss of trust in government agencies. Therefore, the prevention of digital disinformation campaigns represents an important research topic and concern that needs to be considered by government agencies to protect public security. However, previous research in the field of information systems focused on the technical possibilities to detect and combat disinformation (e.g., by social bots). In this article, we synthesize information systems literature on disinformation prevention measures by government agencies and discuss these measures from an ethical and legal perspective. We conclude by proposing questions for future research on the prevention of disinformation campaigns by government agencies from an IS, ethical, and legal perspective. Thereby, we contribute to a balanced discussion on the prevention of digital disinformation campaigns and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration in future research.

Keywords: Disinformation campaigns; Social media; Ethical implications; Legal implications; Government agencies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-80125-9_19

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