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Regulating the Weakest Link: Power Asymmetry and Platform Accountability in Digital Policy for Adolescents

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper, authored by Ramin Saadat, provides a critical analysis of contemporary digital policies targeting adolescent smartphone and social media use. While current legislative trends often focus on user-side restriction and prohibition, this research argues that such approaches target the "weakest link" in the digital chain (the minor user) while neglecting the structural accountability of platforms. Note on Translation: The original version of this article was written in Persian and has been translated into English by the author.

Source: PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18722905

Author: Saadat, Ramin

Institution: Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology

Language: English

Topic: Digitalization, Law, and Regulation

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7130823289