The claim
One article claims that the United Nations has been given the power to regulate all internet content.
Our conclusion
This claim is false. The UNESCO report cited does not give the UN such authority, but merely serves as a recommendation to various actors to shape their policies in accordance with human rights standards.
A recent article from The People's Voice claims the United Nations (UN) has been given sweeping powers to regulate all internet content. However, this claim is false and based on a misunderstanding of a UNESCO report.
Introduction: Investigating a misleading claim
A Nov. 10 article in The People's Voice claims the UN has been given "quietly complete regulatory control over the Internet." This statement is based on a UNESCO report entitled “Guidelines for the governance of digital platforms”. Although the report proposes guidelines for governing the Internet, it does not give the United Nations the authority to regulate the Internet.
UNESCO report: guidelines, not powers
The UNESCO report is a collection of recommendations aimed at various actors to make their laws and policies consistent with international human rights standards, including norms on freedom of expression. It serves as a resource for decision-makers and is not legally binding.
Expert opinion: No regulatory powers
Lorna Woods, a professor of internet law at the University of Essex, confirmed to Reuters that the guidelines only serve as a resource and "do not give power to either party." She stressed that the report does not impose any legally binding commitments.
People's Voice response: Lack of credibility
The People's Voice's response to Reuters' query, simply a "poop" emoji, highlights the lack of seriousness and credibility of the original claim.
Conclusion: Clear misinformation – no regulation of the Internet by the UN
The UNESCO report provides no basis for the claim that the UN has been given the authority to regulate all internet content. This fact check clearly shows that the original claim is misleading and false.
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Source: reuters
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