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Internet Law is a term that combines all of the legal issues and terms that relate to all uses of communicative, transactional and distributive aspects of the networked information devices and technology that is found within our world. Internet laws exist to protect us and other people who surf the internet from a variety of different threats and offenses. Laws such as the famous Godwin's Law has been around since 1990, help protect internet discussions, and the more recent Poes Law developed in 2005 concerning mistaken expressions over the internet. The world of Internet Law is vast and somewhat complex, which is why the 'Internet Law' section of Going Legal aims to answer any of your questions regarding this troublesome area of law.


Internet Law Articles

Internet Law

How to protect your business against internet defamation

16th December 2010
The Internet is, as the cliché goes, "a marketplace of ideas." Whether a person has an opinion on politics, commerce, or even the show they saw on TV last night, there is always a forum to spread their opinion on, and that opinion will be available worldw...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Putting your business online? Untangle the legal web first

16th December 2010
The internet has been instrumental in helping businesses grow. Before putting your business on the internet, it is important to make sure you are complying with the law. There is a growing consensus that there is a quasi-relationship between every website...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Consequences of filing a false DMCA Takedown Request

16th December 2010
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act was enacted in order to create safe harbor provisions for Internet content providers who register their contact information, against copyright infringement claims. The law allows people who allege digital copyright inf...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Section 230 of the CDA and Website Immunity

16th December 2010
The Communications Decency Act, found in Section 230 of Title 47 of the US Code, was enacted in 1996 to provide website operators with immunity for third-party content. Before being enacted, there was no clear cut answer as to when a website operator woul...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Crucial elements of a Terms of Service Agreement

16th December 2010
Terms of Service: Why they are importan Hosting a business website without preparing a well-written Terms of Service (ToS) statement is equivalent to keeping an inner-city apartment door unlocked. It's an unwise decision that can cost business owners a t...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Terms of Service: Why your website needs them

16th December 2010
Terms of Service: Why are they important to have on your website? Terms of service, also called acceptable use policies, are the Internet equivalent of the fine print, the document that dictates the conditions that apply in order for an individual to use...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Domain Name Squatting and Deceptive Practices

16th December 2010
Suppose you have an inside lock on the world's best widgets. Not now, but at some point in the indeterminate future, you intend to create an Internet ecommerce site from which you'll sell them. So you choose a domain name, say "widgetworld.com" You fin...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

24/7 Software: Software as a Service and privacy concerns

16th December 2010
Software as a Service: Why it works One of my favorite things is getting a new gadget. I bought the Apple iPad and the Apple Iphone 4.0 on the day they came out. Both were inevitable purchases, as I saw how each could make a significant impact in how I...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Software as a Service (SaaS): SaaS law and subscription agreements

16th December 2010
Software as a Service (SaaS), or sometimes known as cloud computing, has been hailed as the next level of modern software. SaaS offers significant advantages to businesses and consumers alike, both in its cost and ease of use. This article will provide a ...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Privacy Policies: Why does your website need one?

16th December 2010
Privacy Policies are an important part to any website. A good privacy policy, drafted by an Internet Attorney, seeks to protect against unauthorized access to the site, as well as the collection, use, and disclosure of any information of the end user. I...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

What is Net Neutrality?

16th December 2010
Net Neutrality: What is it and how does it affect internet access in the United States? From its inception, the promise of the Internet has been parity. The Internet is fundamentally democratic, its most idealistic users tell us: It does not discrimin...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Internet Privacy Laws: New Privacy Legislation and the "Do Not Track" List

16th December 2010
Internet Privacy - "Do not track" list - privacy legislation Ecommerce and Personalization Ecommerce personalizes the shopping experience, blurring the boundaries between marketing and sales in ways the marketplace has never seen before. Log back on...
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ISP Liability for Internet Defamation

16th December 2010
Defamation is a serious problem on the Internet. For the same reason that the Web has become a great tool for research and mass dissemination of information, it has also become a tool for those who would seek to defame others. Some of the chief problem...
Author: Aaron Kelly
Internet Law

Is Article Spinning Copyright Infringment?

16th December 2010
Article Spinning & Copyright Infringement "Article spinning" is becoming a popular method of producing web content by webmasters, Internet marketers, and others who want to own online content without having to pay much to get it. For those who don't...
Author: Aaron Kelly
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