Module 9 - Monitoring and Countering Industry Interference

Industry interference refers to actions taken by corporations to influence public policy in ways that protect their commercial interests, often at the expense of public health.

Monitoring helps identify harmful tactics, expose misinformation, support advocacy efforts, and protect public health policies from being weakened or delayed.

Key tactics include lobbying, media manipulation, false research, corporate social responsibility campaigns, front groups, litigation, sponsorships, and partnerships with government agencies.

Industry activities can be tracked through digital media, traditional media, corporate websites, annual reports, public events, schools, social media platforms, and regulatory filings.

Monitoring provides evidence to strengthen advocacy campaigns, counter misleading narratives, inform policy debates, and support enforcement actions.