Digital Platform Regulation

This volume explores critical global policy issues surrounding digital platforms. Digital Platform Regulation offers insights into necessary governance reforms.

This Open Access volume offers a comprehensive examination of the global policy and governance challenges associated with regulating digital platforms. With contributions from an international group of experts, the text centers on the pivotal question: what does digital platform regulation entail? Once considered a specialized niche within internet and digital media studies, the topic of internet governance has surged to prominence in recent policy discussions. Events like the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the rising backlash against digital monopolies have catalyzed this shift, highlighting the urgent need for a more integrated approach to platform studies and public policy.

Digital Platform Regulation delves into a diverse range of digital communication platforms, including social media networks, content portals, search engines, and app stores. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of how these platforms operate and the significant policy implications they present. The volume not only critiques existing frameworks but also proposes innovative policy reforms aimed at addressing the complexities of digital platform governance in an increasingly interconnected world.

As a timely and essential resource, Digital Platform Regulation equips researchers and policymakers alike with the insights necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of digital governance. It serves as a crucial guide for those looking to engage in meaningful discussions about the influence of digital platforms and the strategies needed to regulate their power effectively.