Cyberdroit 2026-2027: A Revised Edition for a Changing Digital World

Cyberdroit: The 9th Edition of a Reference Work Addressing Digital Transformation 

The 9th edition of the reference work Cyberdroit – Le droit à l’épreuve du numérique [Cyberlaw – Law in the Digital Age] published by Lefebvre Dalloz, marks an important turning point. For the first time since the book’s inception in 1998, Christiane Féral-Schuhl has entrusted the update of the work to a group of authors—comprising lawyers and judges—to address the growing scale of digital transformations. 

Born at a time when the law still had to fill the “void” left by the first Internet-related legal disputes, Cyberdroit has gradually established itself as an indispensable reference for lawyers, digital professionals, and institutional stakeholders. 

This new edition continues that mission, while incorporating two new sections dedicated to online audiovisual content and artificial intelligence—two sectors emblematic of current shifts in usage and regulatory challenges. Organized around nine thematic volumes—ranging from personal data to cybercrime, e-commerce, and stakeholders’ liability—the 2026-2027 edition offers a cross-cutting, up-to-date, and practical overview of the law applicable to the digital sphere. The result of a year-long collaborative effort punctuated by monthly workshops, it reflects the growing complexity of the regulatory framework and the need for multidisciplinary expertise. 

Cyberdroit thus remains a key tool for understanding the legal challenges posed by a constantly evolving digital ecosystem. 

Anne-Marie Pecoraro’s Contribution: The Audiovisual Sector in the All-Digital Age 

In this 9th edition, Anne-Marie Pecoraro authored the volume dedicated to the audiovisual sector, a field now inextricably linked to the digital realm. Her contribution highlights the profound transformations in the sector: the shift from linear to non-linear viewing, the rise of streaming, the proliferation of short-form content, the hybridization of works, immersive experiences, and the ascent of ad-supported FAST channels. 

Her analysis is based on several key elements: 

• A comprehensive and hierarchical mapping of legal sources, ranging from the 1986 French law to European regulations (AVMS, DSA, DMA).
• The central role of Arcom, now at the heart of audiovisual regulation and platform governance.
• An understanding of business models, essential for grasping the challenges of production, investment, obligations, and market concentration.
• A detailed breakdown of formats and works, along with their respective legal frameworks.

The contribution also includes an operational set of annotated model clauses for audiovisual contracts—a practical tool for professionals and legal experts in the sector. A foundational analysis, essential for navigating a rapidly evolving audiovisual landscape.