The Italian government have launched a new service to crack down on fake news in the lead up to their upcoming general election in March.
The Italian Postal Police, the division responsible for investigating cyber crimes, has set up a “red button” on their website which people can access to report what they think might be fake news.
National police head Franco Gabrielli, said the authorities were trying to provide “a better, more professional and transparent” news service due to fake news potentially swaying public opinion in previous elections.