Fact-Check: TikTok to Uphold Election Integrity in Pakistan
Staff Report
TikTok has unveiled its strategy to uphold and safeguard election integrity on its platform in anticipation of the Pakistan parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2024.
The initiative underscores TikTok’s dedication to being a responsible and dependable source of information during crucial civic events.The TikTok Trends 2023: Content Creators Dominate
The platform has implemented robust measures to combat misinformation, violence, and hate speech through its Community Guidelines, available in both English and Urdu.
TikTok is committed to removing misleading information related to civic processes, such as voter registration, candidate eligibility, ballot counting, and election results.
The platform strictly prohibits content that intimidates voters, suppresses voting, or incites violence.
To ensure user safety, TikTok deploys over 40,000 personnel globally, supported by advanced technology and collaborations with intelligence firms, industry partners, and civil society organizations.
In the fight against misinformation, TikTok collaborates with local and regional fact-checkers to consistently and accurately remove election-related misinformation.
Content under review or identified as unsubstantiated is restricted from the For You Feed recommendation, and users are notified about the potentially misleading nature of such content.
A pivotal aspect of TikTok’s strategy is the introduction of the Pakistan Election Center on the platform, available in both English and Urdu.
This hub directs users to authoritative information on the election, including voting procedures and locations. Equipped with advanced technology and local language support, the platform aims to provide a secure environment free from violations of its Community Guidelines.
To maintain an authentic user experience, TikTok reaffirms its policy against political ads. Accounts belonging to governments, politicians, or political parties have specific policies that restrict their ability to engage in advertising, fundraising, or TikTok monetization tools.
