Close to the vote on September 25, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is taking initiatives to "protect the integrity of the platforms", as a note informs.
It will activate reminders to inform people and redirect them to the website of the Ministry of the Interior;
is collaborating with the relevant electoral institutions and working with independent fact-checkers "to help people access reliable information on the elections and reduce the spread of disinformation; it has also activated a virtual operations center for elections" in order to identify potential threats in real time and take action quickly. "
"Starting tomorrow - explains Meta - we will publish election reminders on Facebook for people who are at least 18 years old. They will redirect users to the website of the Ministry of the Interior where they can find reliable information on the elections. On Instagram, always starting from tomorrow, users will have three new stickers created by the illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli, who will want to remember the importance of voting. By clicking on the stickers shared in the Instagram Stories, people will be able to access the website of the Ministry of the Interior and get , once again, information on the elections ".
Regarding transparency in election advertising, the company explains that "all posts with the 'Funded by' disclaimer flow into the Ads Library, where they remain archived for seven years. This tool is accessible to all and provides detailed information on political ads. These include the account that created the announcement, audience demographics and an investment estimate. We understand we have a great responsibility in helping people participate in elections and ensure safe and free elections. We will continue to share updates on how we carry out this work ".