Freedom of expression between new “public fora” and “private powers”. A comparative overview

Authors

  • Marco Bassini Commercial University "L. Bocconi"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32091/RIID0039

Keywords:

Social network, Freedom of expression, Internet service provider, Private powers, Deplatforming

Abstract

This paper draws a comparative overview on recent case law developments in the US and Europe concerning the legal status of social networks, which stands out as a hot topic in light of the upcoming reform that European Union institutions are planning in the field of digital services. The goal of the paper is to bring to light how the frequent claim that social networks should be equalized to public fora or state actors and that the relevant services should be treated likewise may trigger unintended consequences for freedom of expression.

Author Biography

  • Marco Bassini, Commercial University "L. Bocconi"

    Coordinator of the LL.M. in Law of Internet Technology of the Commercial University "L. Bocconi". From 1 September 2021, adjunct professor of Constitutional Law at the same University

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Published

2021-10-20

Issue

Volume 3 , Issue 2 (2021)

Section

Monographic section

How to Cite

[1]
Bassini, M. 2021. Freedom of expression between new “public fora” and “private powers”. A comparative overview. Rivista italiana di informatica e diritto. 3, 2 (Oct. 2021), 43–64. DOI:https://doi.org/10.32091/RIID0039.