Metaphorical Correspondences Between Law and Data
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21593233 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pierangelo Blandino (0009-0008-2904-4556, University of Lapland, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 555-580 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal for the Semiotics of Law - Revue internationale de Sémiotique juridique (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0952-8059 • E-ISSN: 1572-8722 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11196-025-10349-x |
| OpenAlex | W4413842409 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
This study proposes a new lens for thinking about data law by combining legal semiotics with metaphor. It begins by questioning how legal systems represent data which can be referred to as an entity that is inherently shifting, relational, and abstract. Hence, metaphor is used not just for illustration, but as a method for rethinking legal meaning itself. Drawing from classical exegetic traditions and contemporary legal theory, the paper shows how interpretive flexibility can help navigate emerging challenges, particularly in contexts like that of blockchain technology. Here, legal concepts often fall short, given the transnational, decentralised nature of digital transactions. By resorting to devices like Broekman’s concept of conversion and the logic of differential calculus, the paper suggests ways legal meaning can adapt without losing coherence. In doing so, it offers a framework for transposing traditional legal principles into the infosphere; one that protects rights and preserves dignity, while acknowledging the fluid, interconnected nature of data in rapidly evolving social and technological landscapes
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |