Over the past 10 years, Poland has recorded 1,443 cases of disinformation campaigns. Poland, like several other European countries, has identified disinformation as one of the 5 most dangerous phenomena of this type by 2027.
Introduction of the Digital Services Act (DSA)
To counteract this, the Digital Services Act (DSA) was introduced, which from February 2024 aims to increase the level of protection of Internet users and eliminate harmful content online. The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs is already working on the implementation of this act, which will allow for faster removal of illegal content without lengthy legal procedures.
Threats from Russian disinformation and cyberattacks
Poland is particularly vulnerable to Russian disinformation and cyberattacks. This mainly concerns the period leading up to the 2025 presidential elections. The number of fake news and deepfakes increased by 100% in 2024. Deepfakes are becoming a major tool in social engineering attacks, and threats will become increasingly sophisticated.
A global perspective on the problem of disinformation
According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), disinformation and fake news are the biggest threat to countries around the world in the next two years. Fake content can influence election results and undermine the credibility of companies and individuals.
Recommendations for Europe
Europe must invest in fact-checking and create a safe digital space with high-quality journalism. In addition, the European Commission introduced the DSA Directive, which makes digital companies liable for the content posted on their platforms, and extended the “Right to be forgotten” to the media as data controllers, which allows for the removal of unlawful personal data.
Source: https://technologia.dziennik.pl/artykuly/9721280,polska-wsrod-krajow-najbardziej-narazonych-na-dezinformacje.html