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
János Tamás PAPP: The Red Lion Case and the Fairness Doctrine: Their Relevance and Application in Today’s Media Landscape
The Fairness Doctrine, once a fundamental policy in the United States media landscape, mandated broadcasters to present controversial issues of public importance in a manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced. Introduced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1949,
A smart home is a safe home? – data protection issues of smart homes
After taking a look at specific dangers to our personal data in the field of technological innovation, I wish to call attention to how everyday objects in our homes could violate the very foundation of our privacy. Tabloid warnings have
Belief versus Discrimination – A New Example from the US Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (2023), the main issue centered around the conflict between anti-discrimination laws and First Amendment rights. Lorie Smith, the owner of 303 Creative LLC, aimed to expand her graphic design
The new standard of responsible AI
In order to develop responsible AI, international standards can be quite important. It requires collaboration and a multidisciplinary effort from technology companies, policymakers and other players in the field of AI. Regulating Artificial Intelligence is the biggest challenge of our day
The Future of Apple’s Walled Garden
The term “walled garden” in technology refers to a closed or exclusive set of information services provided for users, with strict control over applications, content, and media, and restricted access to non-approved resources or elements. Apple Inc. has been at
When Does Transparency Cross the Line and Become More Burdensome Than Beneficial?
Today, when social media platforms play an instrumental role in shaping public discourse and influencing individual behaviors, the call for transparency has never been more pressing. The significance of transparency in this realm stretches across various dimensions, from fostering trust
The Facebook Community Standards: Content Regulation Policies and Procedures That Shape the Freedom of Expression
As international regulations usually provide a general framework for platforms which they need to be compliant with, the practice of individual online platforms draws clearer definitions that shape the borders of fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression. Past practices
The Online Safety Act Becomes Law
The UK, in its pursuit to create "the safest place in the world to be online," has recently transformed the Online Safety Bill into law. While the bill carries the aspirations of many who hope for a more secure online