Strategi Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Dan Statistik Dalam Pencegahan Informasi Hoax Di Media Sosial (Studi Pada Dinas Komunikasi Informatika Dan Statistik Provinsi Lampung)

The digitalization era has brought major changes in communication patterns, including the dissemination of information via social media. However, the phenomenon of spreading hoax or fake information is also increasingly rampant, threatening the security and stability of information in society. In this context, the Lampung Province Communications, Informatics and Statistics Service (Diskominfo Lampung) has an important role in overcoming the spread of hoax information on social media. This research aims to analyze the strategies used by the Lampung Diskominfo in preventing the spread of hoax information on social media, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data was obtained through interviews with various related parties at Diskominfo Lampung, analysis of documents related to policies and programs that have been implemented, as well as direct observation of activities carried out by Diskominfo Lampung. The research results show that the Lampung Diskominfo has used various strategies to overcome the spread of hoax information on social media, including digital literacy campaigns, collaboration with social media platforms, strengthening information verification teams, counseling and training, and law enforcement. Despite significant efforts, there are still several challenges that need to be overcome, including public awareness that needs to be increased, cooperation with social media platforms that needs to be strengthened, and strengthening information verification teams.