Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday approved the establishment of a fact-check unit to crackdown on fake news, fake emails, and cybercrime in the State.
The fact-check unit aided by experts in the field would be held responsible for monitoring spread of fake news and its sources by adopting latest technological tools, said Mr. Siddaramaiah.
IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge said the IT/BT department would provide support for formulating laws to punish people involved in spreading fake news and cybercrime. But the fact-check unit would function under the Home Department.
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and senior officials attended the meeting.
