ALT Advisory’s Avani Singh was engaged by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) during the 2019 General Elections in South Africa on a temporary fixed-term contract as the Digital Disinformation Liaison Officer. The purpose of this role was to implement measures to address disinformation and other speech-related offences during the election period, and liaise between the IEC, civil society and other relevant stakeholders. The initiative sought to ensure that the correct balance was struck between the right to freedom of expression and the right to free, fair and credible elections. Further information about the initiative is accessible here.