On the Role of Regulation in Information Systems Research: Literature Review and Research Agenda

Wurzer, Antonia; vom Brocke, Jan


Abstract

Regulation is key for effective information systems use and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), place particular challenges for regulation, as functionalities of these technologies are largely unknown at time of regulation. This study systematically reviews the body of knowledge on regulation in Information Systems (IS) research. The review identifies two research streams, (1) regulation of IS and (2) regulation through IS. We elaborate on three thematic areas regulation imposes in IS research – (1) the fragmented regulatory landscape (2) regulatory cost and (3) the impact of rapid technological change. The review proposes a research agenda to advance the understanding of IS regulation and highlight areas for further investigation.

Keywords
Information systems in the regulatory landscape; information systems research; literature review; regulation; research agenda



Publication type
Research article in proceedings (conference)

Peer reviewed
Yes

Publication status
Published

Year
2025

Conference
Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)

Venue
Hawaii

Book title
Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

Editor
Bui, Tung X.

Start page
4440

End page
4449

Publisher
Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

Place
Honolulu

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