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
Meta’s Version of Defining the Content of Hate Speech
The phenomenon of hate speech has been receiving immense attention from intergovernmental organizations, governments, and social media platforms.[1] In the last decade, the uprise of the internet provided social media users with platform for expressing opinions and values, doing that
Back to the Future: How Streaming is Becoming the New Cable TV and With It, Adopting Similar Regulations
The media landscape has experienced a significant transformation in recent years, with traditional cable TV services facing growing competition from the burgeoning streaming platforms. Initially, streaming services like Netflix and Hulu were hailed as revolutionary, offering viewers a diverse array
Google Ireland V KommAustria: Reaffirming the Country of Origin Principle
In a significant ruling, the European Court of Justice has provided clarity on the application of Directive 2000/31/EC, a cornerstone of the European Union's digital market regulation. This directive, central to the development of information society services, particularly concerns electronic
The First Formal Investigation under the DSA Regime
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) against Elon Musk’s Twitter, now referred to as “X” in the context of this investigation. This marks the first significant enforcement action under the recently enacted
Recent Developments in the U.S. Legislature’s Fight Against Tik-Tok
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has faced scrutiny due to concerns that the Chinese government could access user data. These concerns are compounded by Chinese laws that could compel companies based in China to comply with requests from
How the DSA Aims to Protect Freedom of Speech – With Special Regards to Section 14. of the DSA. – Part II.
It is clear that the way social networking sites operate represents a unique concentration of power over the right to freedom of expression for billions of people. It has been pointed out that, through the self-serving interpretation of terms of
How the DSA Aims to Protect Freedom of Speech – With Special Regards to Section 14. of the DSA. – Part I.
The known shortcomings in the systems of online platforms stem in part from the (commercially understandable) decisions of service providers to prevent transparency and accountability in the operation of their services and to make it harder than necessary to research
Epic v. Google: Why Does It Matter Who Decides Your Case?
The Epic v. Google case, a significant legal battle in the tech industry, reached a pivotal conclusion with a jury finding Google’s practices around its Play Store and Play Billing to be an illegal monopoly. This decision was made by