A divulgação de notícias falsas nas redes sociais e a incidência da legislação eleitoral

Abstract

Driven by the seemingly recent phenomenon of the dissemination of false news, this monographic work aims to delineate it tandem to the Brazil’s electoral propaganda, in order to gauge how such rules, in the way they are put, can be used to curb the false news practice. The study was based on extensive bibliographical research, by using news, books, articles, master’s dissertations and doctoral thesis, in addition to the legislation related to the theme. Initially, what is meant by electoral propaganda in its general aspects, including the principles that limit and support it, is analyzed. The dissemination of false news then becomes the main focus of study, especially in relation to its purposes, its propagation in social networks and the way in which it can influence the outcome of the electoral process. Finally, the legislation on electoral propaganda in Brazil is explored, demonstrating how it can be reflected in the dissemination of false news.