The co-protection of minors in new media: a european approach to co-regulation
Eva Lievens, Jos Dumortier, Patrick Spaulding Ryan · Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University) · 2006
European media policymakers have latched onto the term “co-regulation.” However, despite the term’s frequent use, the underlying concept of “co-regulation” lacks terminological and, more importantly, conceptual clarity. In this article, we will examine the use of the term in the context of measures instituted to protect minors against harmful content in new media. In doing so, we will attempt to sketch a clearer picture of the concept of co-regulation and the current use of media-related co-regulatory measures. Although our analysis is primarily based on the European example, we will show that policies in Europe share a common regulatory