HANOI, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has proposed establishing a national database center for the prevention and control of fake news and false information, local newspaper Tuoi Tre (Youth) reported Monday.
The draft decree defines fake news as completely fabricated information, while false information refers to content that is partially untrue.
The center is expected to receive reports, complaints and denunciations related to fake and false information, publicly announce and warn of verified cases, and provide guidance and clarification to the public.
The proposed center will be tasked with coordinating data sharing and the labeling of fake or false information among ministries, agencies and local authorities to ensure nationwide consistency.
The ministry has proposed applying the maximum fines stipulated under the Law on Handling Administrative Violations, with penalties of up to 100 million Vietnamese dong (about 3,850 U.S. dollars) for individuals and 200 million Vietnamese dong (about 7,700 dollars) for organizations violating regulations on fake and false information. ■
