Industry groups have long practiced such self-regulation through outside bodies, with infamously mixed results. But there is no industry group to set standards and rules for Facebook.

We found that self-regulation can be an effective corporate strategy, but the breath of self-regulation (the number of companies participating) mattered more than depth (the extent of self ...

Rather than seeing self-regulation as an alternative to government intervention, it should be viewed as a complement—a balanced approach that harnesses the best of both worlds.

Chinmayi Arun says Oversight Board, despite its shortcomings, might be the most interesting development in social media self-regulation in a decade. “The board initiates a significant step in social ...

In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn Friedman, MSEd, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor ...