Tue Jul 19, 2022 – 2:59 pm EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) – A panel for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated Monday evening that there is “no need” for the Disinformation Governance Board, dubbed by critics as the “Ministry of Truth.”
The memo, from the Disinformation Best Practices and Safeguards Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), states: “We have now had briefings on the relevant disinformation-related activities of the Department.”
We are not ready, as of yet, to provide recommendations on the Department’s most effective approach to disinformation threats, including commitments to increase transparency and protect civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy.”
“However, at this point, we have concluded that there is no need for a Disinformation Governance Board,” the memo concluded. The panel is set to deliver a draft report on its findings in August.
Members of the panel were chosen by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement made to the Epoch Times, a DHS spokesperson said “Secretary Mayorkas will meet with the Chairs of this HSAC subcommittee to discuss their recommendation and looks forward to their more comprehensive final report and recommendations regarding the work overall, which are expected
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