Legal aspects of content moderation on social media platforms
a comparative perspective
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.60054/PEU.2023.10.166-175Ключови думи :
social media, online platforms, regulation, soft law, content moderationАбстракт
The paper analyses in a comparative perspective the legal aspects of content moderation on social media platforms, including its specificities in the context of the rule of law standards. The study compares the legal frameworks governing content moderation in the EU and the US, focusing on the role of government regulation and self-regulation by the platforms as well as the implications of content moderation concerning free speech, censorship, and privacy. Additionally, the paper focuses on the obligations and responsibilities of social media platforms when moderating content, as well as the rights and freedoms of users and the procedures for appealing moderation decisions. The practical application of the two regulatory models is explored through the practice of the Meta Oversight Board and their adopted approach to resolving controversial cases and the new EU Digital Services Act.
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