The Right to Be Forgotten as a Legal Instrument for Expanding Informational Self-Determination in the Digital Age?
Since the advent of the Internet, the issue of human privacy remains one of the most controversial and problematic in the legal literature. The processing of personal data on the Internet is becoming more common, and nowadays it is an
European Media Regulation and State Sovereignty: The Tug-of-War Behind the European Media Freedom Act (Part II.)
In the first part of our blog post, we explored the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and its intent to promote media freedom and pluralism across the EU. Despite its commendable goals, we examined concerns that the EMFA may infringe
European Media Regulation and State Sovereignty: The Tug-of-War Behind the European Media Freedom Act (Part I.)
In the latest chapter of the European Union’s regulatory endeavors, the Council has adopted the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), a legislative act that ostensibly aims to enhance media freedom, ensure media pluralism, and uphold editorial independence across the EU’s
Sovereignty in the Age of Social Media—TikTok At the Intersection of National Security, Democracy, and Free Expression (Part II.)
In the previous segment, we delved into the legislative push to address the security concerns associated with TikTok, spotlighted by the bipartisan support for the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.” This act aims to restrict TikTok’s U.S.
Sovereignty in the Age of Social Media—TikTok At the Intersection of National Security, Democracy, and Free Expression (Part I.)
In a surprising shift in legislative pace and bipartisan cooperation, the United States Congress is making notable strides towards imposing stringent regulations on ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, by potentially forcing it to divest from the social media platform
France v. Google: The Latest Regulatory Action to Protect News Media from AI
France’s competition authority has levied a substantial fine of €250 million against Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. This penalty arises from Google’s non-compliance with the European Union’s intellectual property regulations in its dealings with news publishers. Central to the
Is It Allowed to Lie?
Boundaries to freedom of expression during the election campaign period The year 2024 is an election year for the whole European Union in view of the European Parliament elections. This is particularly true in Hungary, where local elections are held on
Parental Rights vs. State Intervention: Florida’s Controversial Social Media Bill
Florida lawmakers have recently passed a bill proposing one of the nation’s most stringent restrictions on minors’ use of social media, aimed at prohibiting access for individuals under the age of 16. This development, reported by ABC News, has sparked
From Ad-Free to Ad-Fee: Amazon Prime’s Legal Challenge
I recently wrote about how ad-laden streaming platforms are starting to look more and more like cable TV, especially if a user's previous ad-free subscription is subsequently interrupted by ads. It didn't take long for Amazon to have to defend
How the EU Plans to Combat Threats to Democracy on Online Platforms
On Thursday, February 8th, 2024, the European Commission initiated a public consultation process to gather feedback on the proposed guidelines under the Digital Services Act (DSA) focused on preserving the integrity of electoral processes. Marking the first guidelines issued pursuant