Digital Governance

Laws, conventions, frameworks, norms, and protocols shape how technologies are developed and how they can be used

Regulation can steer or stifle innovation. The STP examines the relationship between technological innovation, civil liberties, law enforcement and intelligence systems to provide recommendations on how to regulate technology while balancing the risks and benefits of innovation.

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The New Executive Order on Personal Data

This commentary analyzes Biden's executive order on safeguarding sensitive personal data, potentially compensating for Congress's lapse in privacy legislation, though practical challenges may arise given the era of increased espionage risks from Russia and China.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — March 6, 2024

A New Chapter in Content Moderation: Unpacking the UK Online Safety Bill

The United Kingdom's new Online Safety Bill is intended to make the internet safer for children, but critics say it has the potential to undermine privacy and free speech online. This CQ addresses the most pressing questions about what the bill means for everyone.

Critical Questions by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann, Taylar Rajic, and Evan Brown — October 18, 2023

Social Media Platforms Were Not Ready for Hamas Misinformation

Misinformation on social media platforms spiked after Hamas’s attack on Israel. As regulatory interest in online safety grows in the European Union and United Kingdom, companies face technological and normative challenges in cracking down on false or harmful content.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — October 12, 2023

Navigating the Risks of Artificial Intelligence on the Digital News Landscape

AI can increase the gatekeeper power that search engines and social media platforms wield over digital news outlets. Robust data governance frameworks are necessary to support the financial sustainability of newsrooms and cultivate a more diverse and trustworthy internet.

Report by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — August 31, 2023

Meta’s Threads: Effects on Competition in Social Media Markets

Meta recently launched a new standalone app, Threads, as a text-based rival to Twitter. In this commentary, Caitlin Chin analyzes regulatory questions related to Threads’ potential effects on competition and consumers.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — July 19, 2023