Keeping safe online during elections

One of Coimisiún na Meán’s key priorities is electoral and information integrity. We are aware that candidates running for election can have a hard time online and may experience harm. As a result, we have created this information pack for candidates that provides guidance on what to do if they are faced with illegal or harmful content online.

The pack includes:

  • six scenarios that will help candidates understand how and when they should report to Coimisiún na Meán,
  • step-by-step explainers on how to report harmful and illegal content online (X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
  • information on your rights under the Online Safety Framework

This information pack has been developed in partnership with An Garda Síochána.