Digital Issues in Private International Law: a Comprehensive Analysis of Contemporary Challenges and Solutions
Keywords:
private international law, digital law, jurisdiction, applicable lawAbstract
This article examines the complex intersection of digital technologies and private international law (PIL), analyzing how traditional legal frameworks are being challenged and adapted in response to the digital transformation of cross-border interactions. The research employs a comprehensive methodology combining doctrinal analysis, comparative law approaches, and case studies to evaluate current challenges and emerging solutions in digital PIL.
The study reveals that conventional PIL principles, particularly those relating to jurisdiction and applicable law, face significant challenges in the digital context. Traditional connecting factors based on territorial presence become increasingly problematic when applied to digital activities that simultaneously occur across multiple jurisdictions. The research identifies several critical areas where digital transformation has particularly impacted PIL: the determination of jurisdiction in cyberspace, the application of choice of law rules to digital transactions, the enforcement of judgments in the digital realm, and the treatment of novel digital assets.
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