Digital Platform Regulation, Entrepreneurial Sustainability, And Cyberterrorism Governance: a Comparative Analysis Of Business Ecosystem Implications In The United States, The European Union, And India
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66635/gzqj3778Keywords:
Digital platform regulation, entrepreneurial sustainability, cyberterrorism governance, intermediary liability, digital business ecosystems, platform innovation, cross-border digital regulation, startup complianceAbstract
The rapid growth of digital communication technologies has completely changed the way digital entrepreneurs, startups, and platform-based businesses operate. Extremist groups have used the internet, including social media and communication platforms, to spread propaganda, recruit new members, raise money, and plan operations. This has led to significant regulatory responses that directly reshape the compliance landscape for digital businesses and innovation ecosystems. This study contributes to the growing body of research on digital platform governance, sustainable entrepreneurship, and cyberterrorism regulation by examining how rules designed to prevent the spread of extremist content affect digital entrepreneurship, startup ecosystems, and sustainable business models across jurisdictions. Departing from earlier research that primarily framed cyberterrorism as a technological and cybersecurity issue, this study focuses on its entrepreneurial and sustainability implications. It adopts a comparative doctrinal approach to analyse regulatory frameworks in the United States, the European Union, and India. The analysis demonstrates that variations in intermediary liability regimes, content moderation requirements, and critical infrastructure protection strategies create significantly different environments for digital entrepreneurship and platform-based innovation.The findings highlight the need for internationally harmonised regulatory frameworks that can effectively mitigate cyberterrorism risks while supporting innovation and entrepreneurial sustainability. The study underscores that regulatory design plays a critical role in shaping the long-term viability of digital business ecosystems.
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