Platforms publish first disinformation reports under DSA-aligned code
Major online platforms and other signatories have released new reports on their efforts to address disinformation, marking the first reporting cycle since the Code gained formal recognition under the Digital Services Act.
Signatories to the EU’s voluntary Code of Conduct on Disinformation have published their latest reports, outlining measures taken to limit the spread of disinformation online.
The reports, available through the Code’s Transparency Centre, include contributions from major platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok, alongside input from fact-checkers, civil society organisations, researchers, and advertising industry representatives.
This is the first reporting cycle since the Code was formally recognised as a code of conduct under the Digital Services Act (DSA). That recognition took effect on 1 July 2025, placing the Code within the EU’s co-regulatory framework for online platforms.
The reports cover the period from July to December 2025. They include information on platform actions related to major events, such as the war in Ukraine, as well as measures aimed at protecting the integrity of elections. Platforms also provide data on how they are implementing policies, tools, and partnerships to address disinformation.
Under the DSA framework, adherence to the Code is voluntary but carries regulatory significance. For very large online platforms and search engines, compliance with its commitments can be used as a benchmark when assessing obligations under EU law, particularly those related to managing systemic risks.
Signatories that qualify as very large platforms or search engines are required to report every six months, while other participants report annually. Independent audits are also part of the oversight mechanism.
