Regulatory Responses to Platform Dominance: Insights from Global Digital Markets
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61978/legalis.v3i3.811Keywords:
Digital Markets Act, Competition Law Reform, Platform Regulation, Data Protection and Antitrust, Gatekeeper Platforms, Algorithmic Governance, Digital Economy PolicyAbstract
This study reviews global regulatory responses to platform dominance in digital markets. It examines the interplay between competition law and data protection, focusing on ex-ante approaches such as the EU Digital Markets Act. Using a narrative review of peer-reviewed literature, the findings show that preventive frameworks are more effective than traditional ex-post models in curbing anti-competitive practices. Evidence highlights systemic risks from data asymmetry and algorithmic manipulation, particularly in developing countries with limited enforcement capacity. The review underscores the need for coherent policies that balance innovation, fairness, and user rights, recommending further research on algorithmic accountability, harmonized governance, and the socioeconomic impacts of digital regulation.
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