Taming the Titans? – Digital Constitutionalism and the Digital Services Act
Taming the Titans? – Digital Constitutionalism and the Digital Services Act
Author(s): LENDVAI Gergely FerencSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Library and Information Science
Published by: ESSACHESS
Keywords: digital constitutionalism; Digital Services Act; platform governance; platform regulation; online communication
Summary/Abstract: The study examines the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark regulation in EU platform regulation with a focus on its impact on user safety, transparency, and accountability for Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPSE). Using a legal-theoretical approach grounded in digital constitutionalism, we evaluate the provisions concerning risk and crisis mechanisms as well as accountability issues. Our findings reveal that the DSA introduces significant advancements in platform regulation and governance but also faces limitations in practical implementation and consistency, particularly in preserving digital liberties and addressing systemic risks.
Journal: ESSACHESS - Journal for Communication Studies
- Issue Year: 17/2024
- Issue No: 2(34)
- Page Range: 169-184
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
