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| − | '''Disinformation''' is deliberately spread false information. The term comes from the Russian ''disinformatsiya'', referring to Soviet propaganda campaigns. | + | '''Disinformation''' is deliberately spread false information. <ref>Disinformation refers to false or misleading information that is deliberately spread by a government, organized political group, an individual or other entity. The issue of intent is key; if the intent is to spread false or misleading information, it is disinformation. [http://usinfo.state.gov/media/Archive/2005/Jan/26-288268.html State Department] </ref> The term comes from the Russian ''disinformatsiya'', referring to Soviet propaganda campaigns. |
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Revision as of 01:42, November 7, 2007
Disinformation is deliberately spread false information. [1] The term comes from the Russian disinformatsiya, referring to Soviet propaganda campaigns.
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- ↑ Disinformation refers to false or misleading information that is deliberately spread by a government, organized political group, an individual or other entity. The issue of intent is key; if the intent is to spread false or misleading information, it is disinformation. State Department
