Safeguarding European values with digital sovereignty: an analysis of statements and policies

Journal article

The pervasive dominance of online harms has prompted global reconsideration of digital policy and regulation. Thus, this paper compares the regulatory approaches of the EU and Malaysia in terms of their theoretical frameworks and systemic governance of online harms. This study applies comparative legal analysis and finds that while both regions initially are in favour of cyberspace sovereignty, the status quo has led to advanced regulatory responses. The EU emphasizes user protection and transparency through rights-based laws through DSA, whereas Malaysia prioritises public security via the OSB law. The findings highlight evolving state intervention in digital governance

Authors: Roberts, H; Cowls, J; Casolari, F; Morley, J; Taddeo, M

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Internet Policy Review, Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
• Journal: Internet Policy Review
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 3
• Publication date: 2021-09-30
• DOI: 10.14763/2021.3.1575
• ISSN: 2197-6775
• Language: English
• Keywords: Law; Safeguarding; Sociology; Public administration; Politics; Political science; Law and economics; Sovereignty; International trade; Context (archaeology); European union; Business