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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

International Disinformation Threat

Monday 2 November 2020 · 1 question

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Ministry of Defence assesses the threat of international disinformation seriously.
  • Malicious disinformation campaigns by state and non-state actors are monitored closely.
  • Risk assessment and counteraction are undertaken as appropriate.

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Questions & Answers

Context

The potential threat of international disinformation campaigns to the security of the United Kingdom is under scrutiny, with a focus on state and non-state actors.

Question

What assessment has been made of the potential threat of international disinformation to the security of the UK?

Answer from Ben Wallace

The Ministry of Defence takes the threat posed by malicious disinformation campaigning by state and non-state actors very seriously. Working with allies and partners across Government collectively, we monitor such activity closely, assess the risk, and take action to counter it if appropriate.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on the assessment of risks or actions taken were not provided

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