Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The EU Copyright Directive introduced significant changes to online copyright enforcement in Europe. Here’s what the directive requires and how it affects platforms and content creators.

E-commerce businesses are prime targets for data breaches that trigger notification laws and lawsuits. Here’s how to protect your online store and limit your legal exposure.

The fair use doctrine allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission based on four statutory factors. Here’s how courts analyze each factor and what they look for.

A cease and desist letter is the first step in enforcing trademark rights against an infringer. Here’s how these letters work and what to do if you receive or need to send one.

Selling Your E-Commerce Business Selling your e-commerce business that you worked hard to set up can be difficult. It can represent the end of a chapter in your life, and you want to be sure that when you let it go, you do it the right way. When you decide to sell your e-commerce business, […]

FOSTA-SESTA narrowed Section 230 immunity for platforms that facilitate sex trafficking. Here’s what internet service providers need to know about their new legal obligations.

Federal law requires internet service providers to report child sexual abuse material to NCMEC. Here’s what ISPs must do and the penalties for failing to comply.

2018 was a landmark year for data privacy with GDPR taking effect and major data breaches making headlines. Here’s a roundup of the most significant privacy developments.

GDPR requires companies to notify regulators of data breaches within 72 hours. Here’s how to manage a breach response under GDPR and minimize your regulatory exposure.

Under GDPR, processing personal data must be necessary for a lawful purpose. Here’s how courts and regulators interpret the ‘necessity’ standard and what it means for businesses.