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Freedom of Expression in a World of Disinformation: An International Legal Perspective

  • Defense.gov
  • April 19, 2023 | 01:05:23

Mr. Thomas Graindorge, legal advisor, French Cyber Defense Command (Comcyber); Wing Commander Timothy Wood, director of operations and international law, New Zealand Defence Force; Lt. Col. Tetsunosuke Jinnai, legal advisor, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Operations Support Group; Capt. Thadeous Larkin, legal advisor, U. S. Cyber Command; and Mr. Andrew Parker, legal counsel, communications security establishment, Canada discuss the legal complexities in navigating the balance of freedom of expression and stopping the spread of disinformation. Moderated by Lt. Cmdr. , Michael McCarthy, deputy director, directorate of cyber operations law, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Canadian Armed Forces.

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