Category: internet
Website Accessibility: Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
When is comes to website accessibility, there is a difference between a website that is accessible and one that is ADA-compliant, and that difference can have a huge impact on a business. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that mainly regulates accessibility for business, government entities, and more. Although the ADA does… READ MORE
New York Privacy Act: What You Need To Know
It’s no secret that consumers today are more concerned than they’ve ever been about their privacy online, especially when they use social media. In response, consumer privacy laws have been popping up throughout the United States and Europe. Consumer privacy laws began ramping up in May 2018 with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation,… READ MORE
You Need To Protect Your E-commerce Business From Data Breach Liability
Protecting Your E-Commerce Business From Data Breach Liability Data breaches pose a significant risk to e-commerce companies. Although the internet has opened up an entirely new world, allowing entrepreneurs to make money online from the comfort of their own homes, it has also opened up potential serious new hazards of which all companies should be… READ MORE
BitTorrent Copyright Defense
BitTorrent Copyright Defense Few things are more frustrating than being sued for something you were not aware was happening and did not do. Unfortunately, this is the situation that many individuals or business owners find themselves when they receive a letter from their Internet Service Provider (ISP) informing them that they are the subject of… READ MORE
How to Avoid Getting Scammed With Cryptocurrencies
The rise of cryptocurrencies has been fascinating to watch, but there are a number of common scams associated with with this form of digital currency. Cryptocurrencies are incredibly exciting and it can be a roller coaster to watch your investment grow and shrink. However, unlike traditional currencies and stocks, cryptocurrency is unregulated. While there are… READ MORE
FOSTA-SESTA for Internet Service Providers
FOSTA-SESTA for Internet Service Providers The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (SESTA) are two bills that were passed by the House and Senate. The combination of the bills, referred to as FOSTA-SETSA was signed into law in April 2018. This… READ MORE
Internet Server Provider Requirements to Report Child Pornography
Internet Server Provider Requirements to Report Child Pornography Internet service providers (ISPs) occupy a unique place in modern society. They provide internet access to millions of people across the United States, which allows instantaneous communication, exchange of ideas, and, unfortunately, a new haven for criminal activity. Because of their unique role in facilitating online communication… READ MORE
Online Defamation: Your Response Guide for Slander and Libel
Slander and libel can come from unexpected places. With the invention of the internet, online defamation has arisen. Learn how to respond if you’re targeted. Imagine waking up to the sound of your phone uncontrollably buzzing, only to learn that you have several new emails, posts on your Facebook page, and comments on your website…. READ MORE
Meme Stealing and More: 7 Times Someone Sued Over a Meme
Meme stealing may sound like harmless behavior, but recently cases have been filed. Check out these 7 and learn the laws behind creating memes here. Memes are nothing new. In his 1976 book The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins noted the primitive nature of the rapid spread of ideas, or memes, in a people group…. READ MORE
How to Claim a Domain Name and Secure Your Website URL
How to Claim a Domain Name and Secure Your Website URL Did you come up with your company name and are working on your website? Reserve your name before someone else takes it! Here’s how to claim a domain name and how to secure it. Coming up with a domain name for your website can… READ MORE