Alerts | Fake news regulation passed during Covid-19

UAE announces fines for spreading “unauthorized” health information about coronavirus

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will fine people up to 20,000 dirhams (€5,500) if they share medical information about the coronavirus that contradicts official statements. The excessive “fake news” regulation tightens the state’s control over information and opens the door to potential fines for journalists whose reporting challenges authorities’ official figures.

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