Teabekeskkond

Teabekeskkond, often translated as information environment, denotes the manifold conditions that influence how information is produced, distributed, accessed, and used within a society. It encompasses technical infrastructure, legal and policy frameworks, information systems, and the social and cultural norms that govern trust and verification.

It includes telecommunications networks and devices; information sources such as news media, libraries, and government repositories; data governance, privacy and copyright rules; education and information literacy; and public institutions and private sector actors who create and disseminate information.

It supports learning, participation, accountability, and economic activity; shapes public discourse and decision-making.

Misinformation, privacy and security concerns, digital divide, unequal access to devices and connectivity, language and accessibility barriers, and the need for trustworthy sources are central challenges for Teabekeskkond.

Governance involves national strategies, regulation, open data initiatives, investments in digital literacy and media literacy, privacy and cybersecurity measures, and efforts to foster inclusive access to information.

See also information society, digital literacy, media literacy, and e-governance.