Internet Policy Review
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Internet Governance.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Digital Governance and Regulation:
The journal extensively covers frameworks and policies related to internet governance, data protection, and the regulation of emerging technologies such as AI, emphasizing the need for transparent and accountable governance. - Platform Power and Accountability:
A core focus is on the influence of digital platforms on society, including issues of power dynamics, accountability mechanisms, and the implications of platform governance for content moderation and user rights. - Technological Impact on Society:
The journal explores how technological advancements affect social structures, human rights, and democratic processes, analyzing the socio-technical implications of digital innovations. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
It encourages interdisciplinary approaches, bringing together insights from law, sociology, political science, and technology studies to foster comprehensive discussions on internet policy. - International and Comparative Perspectives:
The journal highlights global perspectives on internet policy, comparing regulatory approaches across different jurisdictions and examining the implications of international governance frameworks.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence Regulation:
There is an increasing focus on the regulation of AI technologies, particularly in the context of the EU's AI Act, reflecting growing concerns about bias, transparency, and the societal impacts of AI. - Data Governance and Sharing:
Emerging discussions around data governance frameworks, including data sharing practices and data cooperatives, indicate a shift towards collaborative approaches in managing data as a public good. - Disinformation and Content Moderation:
The rise of disinformation has led to a growing body of work examining the effectiveness of platform policies and regulatory measures aimed at countering misinformation, especially in the context of political events. - Digital Rights and Human Rights:
There is a notable trend towards integrating digital rights into broader human rights discussions, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual freedoms in the digital age. - Cross-Border Digital Policies:
Emerging themes around cross-border digital governance highlight the complexities of regulating digital platforms that operate globally, focusing on the interplay between local and international laws.
Declining or Waning
- Decentralisation and Blockchain:
While decentralisation and blockchain technologies were once prominent topics, there has been a notable decline in articles addressing their implications, possibly due to the maturing understanding of these technologies and their integration into mainstream regulatory discussions. - Surveillance Technologies:
The focus on surveillance technologies has decreased, which may indicate a shift towards more nuanced discussions about privacy and data protection rather than a broad focus on surveillance itself. - Gender and Platform Economy:
Themes surrounding gender issues in the platform economy, while still relevant, have seen a reduction in frequency, suggesting a potential shift towards broader discussions of inclusivity and equity rather than gender-specific analyses. - Digital Scarcity and Ownership:
Discussions around digital scarcity and ownership of digital resources have waned, possibly reflecting a shift towards more pressing issues of data governance and user rights. - Historical Context of Internet Policies:
There has been a decline in historical analyses of internet policies, indicating a potential move towards a focus on current challenges and future regulatory pathways.
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