Fake news and justice organizations: jurisprudential analysis and organizational responses

Abstract

Organizations have informal and formal structures that play a crucial role in their functioning. These entities have specific services and obligations that are largely institutionalized and legitimized. Institutionalization plays a determining role in the stability of organizational behavior patterns. However, the heterogeneity and complexity of the organizational environment make it challenging to restrict the legitimate form to a single demand or a dichotomy of forms of legitimation. In the age of digital innovation, the spread of fake news represents a significant challenge. To combat this false information, it is imperative to strengthen fact-checking controls, promote media and digital literacy, and encourage a culture of shared responsibility in the dissemination of information. Understanding the social impact of fake news and adopting measures to prevent disinformation are essential. In this context, the research aimed to map the public debate around fake news from 2018 to 2023, focusing on case law related to the jurisdiction of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). The study sought to structure the case law on fake news in the electoral process, understand the electoral justice system's position on the issue, and describe the main organizational responses manifested through the TSE's decisions. The research methodology involved a literature review, as well as a qualitative empirical approach, using methodological triangulation and content analysis.