Facebook and Twitter to give details of Russian-backed Brexit posts
by Rowena Mason Deputy political editor from on (#396HT)
Social media giants tell Commons watchdog they will hand over information about Russian activity in coming weeks
Facebook and Twitter have agreed to hand over some information relating to the reach of Russian-backed posts during the Brexit referendum, according to the House of Commons media watchdog.
Damian Collins, the chair of parliament's digital, culture, media and sport committee, said he believed the information would give the UK a better idea of whether Russia tried to influence the vote on leaving the EU.
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