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Article
Social Media Regulation: Models and Proposals
Author(s)
Bissera Zankova
Valeriy Dimitrov
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DOI:10.17265/2160-6579/2020.02.002
Affiliation(s)
Media 21 Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria
University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria
ABSTRACT
The article deals with the topical issue of
social media regulation. It is based on the libertarian theory of economic
freedom because, in our understanding, it allows the elaboration of a
future-oriented human rights based-on regulatory approach. This approach is
premised on both freedom of speech and the right to private initiative
protection in contemporary media environment. In the analysis, the recently
structured Facebook and Instagram Oversight Board for
Content Decisions are also discussed. The article presents arguments for
the establishment of an internal body (arbitration) that can practically
resolve disputes among participants and between participants and any social
media platform on a regular basis. Such a body can also support the effective
application of the media codes of conduct without governmental involvement and
may strengthen self-regulation of platforms.
KEYWORDS
social media platforms, social media regulation, arbitration, self-regulation
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