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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

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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

The 2019 Guide To Avoiding Copyright Infringement

Protecting Your Company From Copyright Issues in 2019 As 2019 begins to swing into gear, it can be a good idea to review your company’s potential liability for copyright disputes and possible copyright infringement issues in order to avoid big surprises later on. Here are a number of issues to think about this year: Avoiding… READ MORE

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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

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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

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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

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2018’s Biggest Data Privacy News Stories

2018’s Biggest Data Privacy News Stories As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to review the biggest data privacy news stories of 2018 and discuss what we can learn from them as we move into the new year. 1.   Europe’s GDPR Probably the biggest news story is the European… READ MORE

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How to Manage Data Breaches Under GDPR

How to Manage Data Breaches Under GDPR In recent weeks, we have posted about the requirements of personal data protection under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that companies must now follow. Today we will look into what a company must do in the event of a data breach under this regulation. Over the past… READ MORE

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When is it “Necessary” to Process Personal Data Under GDPR?

Last week I wrote about the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) consumer-friendly approach to personal data collection and storage. This regulation, which went into effect earlier this year, requires that companies only collect, store, or process personal data when there is consent or when it is necessary. Companies are often surprised at the… READ MORE

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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

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