Facebook has shut down accounts spreading fake news, but is it accountable?

Facebook has shut down accounts spreading fake news, but is it accountable?

5 years ago
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https://phys.org/news/2019-03-facebook-accounts-fake-news-accountable.html

Unfortunately, Facebook's policy on closing accounts is not transparent enough. Questions arose when Facebook recovered an account that belonged to social media activist Permadi Arya, a supporter of the incumbent presidential candidate, Joko "Jokowi" Jokowi. Facebook blocked and then recovered his account after Permadi threatened to sue Facebook for around Rp 1 billion (US$70 million) if it didn't open his accounts and clear his name.

Facebook has not clearly explained its policy on shutting down or recovering accounts. Transparency is needed from Facebook to ensure it is free from any political pressures. This will also empower its users to take action in fighting hoaxes and misinformation.