US presidential election sparks speculation on the future of antitrust, online policy settings
Following Joe Biden\u2019s victory in the US presidential election, attention has now turned to what policy settings are likely to be affected by the new administration. In the world of antitrust, it\u2019s likely that the impact won\u2019t be dramatic, with the transfer of presidential power usually not eliciting substantial shifts in enforcement. However, when it comes to policy affecting online platforms, speculation is mounting that a Biden administration may want to tweak Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act 1996 \u2014 the legislation that means tech giants aren\u2019t held accountable for what appears online. Meanwhile, for California\u2019s electorate, Nov. 3 brought with it an additional poll \u2014 one that could have an impact on data protection rules across the country.