Ch.3 Finding and Evaluating Information Vocabulary
Question
What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
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Answer
Misinformation is false but not necessarily intentional; disinformation is deliberately deceptive.
The intent matters, but both can harm decisions and civic trust.
JRC DigComp / EPSOHQ Digital Skills DB
Deep dive
Misinformation vs disinformation: intent is the key
Misinformation is false but not necessarily intentional; disinformation is deliberately deceptive. The exam trap: they often give a scenario where the sharer believes it is true — that is misinformation, not disinformation.
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