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As the global communication network matures, the systems and procedures for regulating the growing network and its use are being challenged. The general proliferation of services or the specific demand for electronic transactions require guidance and control which the market alone cannot supply. Meanwhile, traditional regulatory regimes remain far from global or coherent. This article distinguishes between coordination and regulation to clarify areas where government intervention is unnecessary and where indispensable. It explores the current patchwork of regulatory approaches, reviews different regulatory areas and strategies, identifies trends, and highlights problem areas particular to electronic commerce and third party protection.
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His research covers areas such as Access Problems in the Multimedia Age, Legal Framework of Data Protection and Data Security, and Regulation of “Old” and “New” Media.
His current research is focused on the interaction of technical and institutional innovations and on the evolution, development, and governance of the Internet.
An earlier version of this article first appeared in Zeitschrift für Rechtssoziologie Bd.23/H1 July 2002.
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Holznagel, B., Werle, R. Sectors and strategies of global communications regulation. Know Techn Pol 17, 19–37 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12130-004-1023-2
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