CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2021
| Author | Zangl, Maximilian |
|---|---|
| Title | Internet Governance and the Freedom of Speech: Analysis of Current Frameworks on Disinformation in the US and EU |
| Summary | The European Union and United States have been subject to various campaigns of disinformation. The attacks originate not only from other states, but also from internet users themselves. Governments are now attempting to tackle disinformation and subsequently reform internet governance. Policy makers are required to respect and adhere to fundamental rights of citizens, when creating regulations. The study analyzes current frameworks and contributes with one of its own. The proposed framework aids to understand the current limitations of internet governance regulating freedom of speech. The results show that, on the one hand, the European Union tends to overregulate speech, while the United States insufficiently addresses the issue. As experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, disinformation is a threat to society and has the potential to not only impact democratic processes but also public health. Nonetheless, countries have to be careful when implementing regulations and restrictions on the freedom of speech online in order to protect the fundamental rights of citizens in democracy. |
| Supervisor | Ashraf, Cameran |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2021/zangl_maximilian.pdf |
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