The goal of this paper is to propose a democratic legitimacy framework for evaluating
platform-goverance proposals, and in doing so clarify terms of debate in this area, allowing …

This article identifies a 'policy turn'in questions of internet governance, as politicians and
policy-makers across multiple jurisdictions grapple with the power of digital platforms, and …

This article provides an overview of the key values that we argue should underpin an index
of the legitimacy of the governance of online intermediaries. The aim is ultimately to allow …

This Open Access volume provides an in-depth exploration of global policy and governance
issues related to digital platform regulation. With an international ensemble of contributors …

Policy proposals for higher rules and standards governing how major user-generated
content platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube moderate socially problematic …

Following a host of high-profile scandals, the political influence of platform companies (the
global corporations that that operate online 'platforms' such as Facebook, WhatsApp …

Growing political distrust in digital platforms has galvanized policy debates about how to
best address issues associated with their market power and ad-run business models …

Over the last several years, concerns about the credibility or trustworthiness of information
online have been mounting. At the center of these concerns were questions about the role …

From the new Facebook'Oversight Body'for content moderation to the'Christchurch Call to
eliminate terrorism and violent extremism online,'a growing number of voluntary and non …

In the early days of the internet, it was hoped that digital technology would bring about
democracy and positive outcomes for society. Recently, the debate has shifted towards tech …