Towards a regulatory framework in the regulation of social media

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Fellows, Jamie
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This article discusses the reasons for, and possible models associated with regulating social media. In regards to a possible regulatory framework governing computer mediated communication ("CMC") and social networking sites ("SNS"), Perritt proposes what he terms as a 'hybrid regulatory scheme for the internet'.[1] According to Perritt, such a scheme would consist of, among other things, extended tort-based theories of public nuisance and intentional interference.[2] The strength of this argument seems to be directed at corporations and would rely on a process of private regulation between each corporate entity. There are obvious limitations with this approach, especially where the potential for harm lies with individuals as opposed to corporations; especially individuals with varying levels of legal capacity to bring an action against perpetrators in tort.

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Res Judicata: contemporary issues in administrative and public law

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