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To Correct or Not Correct Misinformation in Social Media

In June 2014, the FDA issued a draft guidance document, "Internet/Social Media Platforms: Correcting Independent Third-Party Misinformation about Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices." While the draft guidance is not legally binding, it indicates that the FDA will not hold responsible companies that choose to correct (or not correct) third-party misinformation. What are the product liability implications?

17 minute read January 31, 2015 at 11:00 PM
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Alan G. Minsk
To Correct or Not Correct Misinformation in Social Media

In June 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document, “Internet/Social Media Platforms: Correcting Independent Third-Party Misinformation about Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices.” ( See

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