Current Legal Challenges Related to Social Networking Sites

The way social networking sites work can be seen as extremely complex. There are a number of issues associated with them that could even challenge the functioning of states. The largest global social platforms set their own operational framework, making it extremely difficult for state legislation and enforcement to effectively keep up with the pace they dictate. In this paper, we outline the legal challenges posed by social networking sites, outlining the areas of law involved and suggesting possible solutions. Our analysis is of an overview nature, drawing on Hungarian and some European Union and European state regulations and good practices.