In this guide, we explore four key themes relevant to the regulation of corporate social media profiles, including:
- social media activity and usage globally: Uncover the prevalence of social media use by jurisdiction, including the most popular platforms in recent years
- current laws and regulations related to social media by jurisdiction: Explore how current laws and regulations affect different groups such as children, adults, influencers and companies
- data protection laws applicable to social media: Data protection laws have proliferated at an increasing rate since the introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation in 2018 Take a look at how the GDPR and subsequent regulations have influenced laws across jurisdictions
- legislative developments on the horizon: Learn about the key areas for future legislative developments, including targeted regulation of social media companies, IP infringement, competition law and data, challenges arising from developments in telecom and broadcasting laws, AI and Generative AI on social media, and increased use and development of the metaverse
The guide aims to provide an overview of some of the relevant laws, regulations and other considerations for companies operating in many regions around the globe
Jurisdictions included in this guide are Australia, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union (EU) is also included given that EU laws will be applicable in each of the EU member states.
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This guide is relevant for any company operating corporate social media profiles across sectors.