مجلة الإعلام والمجتمع
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 417-432
2026-06-08

Digital Freedoms In Cyberspace: Between Algorithmic Governance And Legal Regulation

Authors : Zouaoui Foued . Choutri Ahmed .

Abstract

The evolution of cyberspace has redefined freedom, producing new forms of digital freedoms shaped by legal regulation and algorithmic governance. This paper investigates the tension between these forces, arguing that the liberal concept of non-interference fails to capture the realities of algorithmic domination. Adopting a qualitative comparative approach, the study examines European and Algerian regulatory frameworks. Findings reveal a structural gap between rapid technological innovation and slower legal adaptation, alongside a growing shift of power toward digital platforms. The paper proposes an “Algorithmic Dialectical Model” to conceptualize digital freedom as a dynamic interaction between legal, technological, and social dimensions.

Keywords

: Digital Freedoms ; Cyberspace ; Algorithmic Governance ; Digital Rights ; Cyber Law ; Platform Power ; Data Protection