Media has never been as important as in today’s society. It enables citizens of all ages to navigate the modern news environment and make informed decisions. Only the mastery in the ability to verify the acquired information ensures usable access, i.e. using media in a way that changes the motivation and life chances of users. The actual and proper use of new technologies depends on achieving the competence level in this area because disinformation as false, inaccurate, or misleading can cause public harm. There is a need for specific media literacy initiatives that provide the capacity to think critically and to detect it.