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Regulation of Digital Platforms
Last Updated Date:   25 January 2024


4 Units,  Semester 2

Course Description:
Digital Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Amazon, operate on a global scale, often holding monopoly or oligopoly power, and their activities raise serious issues of public policy such as invasion of privacy, anti-competitive behavior and the like. Activities on these platforms might raise equally problematic issues such as the spreading of fake news, interference with the democratic process etc. Control and regulation of these platforms is challenging given their multijurisdictional presence and conflicting public policies in States in which they operate. The course will examine and assess the principal legal regimes notably, European Union, United States, China and Singapore.

Course Convenor: Prof Joseph Weiler

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4387 / LL5387 / LL6387 / LLJ5387

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 6 weeks

Workload: Intensive: Week 1 - 6: 15 Jan - 23 Feb 2024 [Mon & Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm] (*First lesson on Mon, 22 Jan)

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation & Research Paper (4-5,000 words) -100% [Due: Wed, 27 March 2024 (9pm)]

Preclusions: LL4387V/LL5387V/LL6387V Regulation of Digital Platforms

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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