Problems of Digital Relations and their Conflict-of-Law Regulation in Private International Law
Keywords:
Private International Law, digital relations, conflict-of-law, jurisdiction, blockchainAbstract
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the emerging challenges in regulating digital relations within the framework of Private International Law. As global digital transactions become more complex, existing conflict-of-law rules are increasingly inadequate to address issues such as jurisdiction, applicable law, data protection, blockchain-based contracts, and artificial intelligence. The study explores current international frameworks, examines legislative gaps, and provides recommendations for modernizing conflict-of-law rules to accommodate the evolving digital legal environment, with a particular focus on Uzbekistan's experience.
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