This public consultation is now closed. The OECD Recommendation on Information Integrity was adopted by the OECD Council on 17 December 2024.
OECD Draft Recommendation on Information Integrity
Public consultation
- Submission period
- 8-28 November 2024
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The OECD invited interested stakeholders to comment on a draft OECD Recommendation on Information Integrity. The draft Recommendation aims to provide guidance for policy makers to promote information integrity in line with the universal human rights of freedom of opinion and expression.
The public consultation was open to all stakeholders from all countries, including media, journalists, private sector, civil society organisations, trade unions, as well as academia, interested citizens, international organisations and governmental experts.
About
Promoting the accessibility and free flow of high-quality, evidence-based information is key to upholding the human rights of freedom of opinion and expression.
Recognising the need to develop their policy response in this field, OECD members have supported the creation of the Information Integrity Hub, through which the OECD collects evidence and facilitates the analysis of public policies aimed at strengthening the integrity of the information environment. The Hub functions as a peer-learning platform, enabling countries to exchange data and best practices.
This draft Recommendation builds on this work and is designed around three mutually reinforcing objectives focused on:
- Strengthening societal resilience
- Enhancing transparency, accountability, and plurality of information sources
- Upgrading institutional architecture and open government practices
How to respond
The consultation period began on 8 November and ended on 28 November 2024. The OECD is no longer accepting contributions.
Contributions
As part of this consultation process, the OECD received inputs from various stakeholders. Listed below are the contributions from individuals and organisations who agreed to share their input publicly.
- Asociación por los Derechos Civiles
- BBC Media Action
- Center for Journalism and Liberty
- Centre for Law and Democracy
- European Broadcasting Union
- Forum on Information & Democracy and Global Forum for Media Development (23 signatories)
- International Panel on the Information Environment
- IT for Change
- Lie Detectors
- Norwegian Press Association
- Reporters Without Borders
- TikTok
What is an OECD Recommendation?
An OECD Recommendation is a legal instrument adopted by the OECD Council. Recommendations represent a political commitment to the principles they contain and an expectation that Adherents will do their best to implement them. For more information, please consult the online Compendium of OECD Legal Instruments.
Purpose of the public consultation
The aim of the consultation was to ensure that the final text reflects the experience, needs and aspirations of the international community concerning information integrity. The draft Recommendation is being developed through an inclusive and horizontal approach, involving several OECD bodies.