International Handbook of Social Media Laws

International Handbook of Social Media Laws explains the main social networking legal issues and developments across the main legal jurisdictions throughout the world.

“In one wide-ranging volume, Lambert and the country reporters demonstrate that law can not only keep up with technological change, but can in fact stay well ahead by anticipating upcoming questions. This comprehensive comparative reference will be invaluable for lawyers and students.” (Professor Joshua Fairfield. Washington and Lee University School of Law, Review of a previous edition)

Bringing together a global team of authors, the International Handbook of Social Media Laws covers the law relating to social media across 34 countries in total. From influential social media defamation cases in Australia, to tweeting from court, and regulations enforced by the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023, this book clearly articulates the main legal issues and developments across various legal jurisdictions, to ensure a company’s social media presence is fully compliant with the law of each country.

The third edition has been fully updated to incorporate new criminal and civil case law, and covers topics including:

- Online abuse, online bullying and cyberbullying laws
- Laws or rules specific to children and social media
- Bans or restrictions on the use of, or access to, the internet or social media, including the influential TikTok, Inc. v. Garland case in the US
- Use of social media as evidence in courts
- Hacking and data breach laws.

Contributors to the volume each provide coverage of their own country, ensuring the volume is both authoritative and practical. Countries represented include: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States and Uruguay.

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