Internet Law

States and the federal government have laws that protect individuals' privacy and safety on the Internet. Some of these laws are designed to protect private information that a person does not wish...

Using file-sharing software, such as LimeWire, is like using an automobile. A person can legally own and drive a car, but speeding is illegal and punishable. Similarly, a user can use LimeWire to...

Although we want our children to develop good social skills and be an active member of their peer group, many of the popular social communication devices, such as MySpace, pose a real danger to...

Copyright Law is very complex, especially when it comes to the Internet. Many high profile lawsuits have brought intellectual property issues to the forefront of the digital revolution. Digital...

Internet libel is a pandemic blight on the 21st century community. Traditional checks and balances such as editors and publishers have been removed allowing anyone, to say anything, about anyone,...

In the internet era, we tend to expose our privacy in many ways without realizing that it could do more harm than good. We can become victims of identity theft. Here are some tips to protect your...

During the 2008 presidential election there was a brief moment of outrage after a Tennessee college student broke into Sarah Palin's Yahoo email account. The hacker accomplished this by correctly...

Initially a rare annoyance, as the Internet has grown, email hacking has become a more common problem and one that both Internet service providers (ISPs) and law enforcement continue to fight....

Since the mid-1990s, the dramatic increase in Internet traffic has resulted in concerns about the best ways to prevent a number of illegal activities associated with online usage such as copyright...

Sending threatening emails or messages through the internet using instant messages or other means, is a federal crime in the United States. Statute 18 U.S.C. § 875(c) states: Whoever...

Breaking copyright law deliberately is considered a misdemeanor by most states in the United States. In the past several years, companies that own copyrighted material have been more aggressive...

The Internet can be an easy way for criminals to scam people out of money with the security of anonymity. Victims may not know how to go about reporting these net crime scams, so the Federal...

If someone is determined to copy photos posted on the Internet, and she has the right technical skills, it can be done. There are a few methods to try to deter those with less technical skill or...

If you have created a website with original material, it is almost certainly entitled to copyright protection. Adding a copyright notice is only the first step. Fully protecting your website...

Cyber crime has been a problem as early as the late 1970's. With the ever-changing technology, cyber crime offenders are right there, keeping up with new ways to attack possible Internet victims....

One of the most unique features of a website is that it is easily accessible. Unlike other sources of information, websites can easily be used from anywhere in the world; all that is required is...

Copyright law online is an easily misjudged line to cross because of what is considered permissible use and what is not. In any case, copyright law applies to the Internet just as it does anywhere...

As technological advances continue to outpace existing legal framework, opportunities for infringement on copyright law are multiplying at an unprecedented rate. Free music, movies and software...

We often think of the local FBI as super cops that you only see in the movies. But the FBI and local FBI are very interested in your protection and security and that of this country. If you...

Detect and Stop Plagiarist and Plagiarism Online. Don't just email the little dipstick that stole your work- get some results. This is a legal situation that needs to handled. Do you ever...

Supreme Court decisions shape our lives. Do you have fascination with the law? Concerned about activist judges? Are you interested in the Supreme Court decisions that will change the...

While we spend more time on the go and work on our portable laptops, the chances for hackers to invade us increases tenfold. Here are a few easy tips you can use to make your laptop more secure...

This article will show you how to file a DMCA complain against a blog (or splog) that steals content from your web site. The sample used in the article is for blogs/splogs hosted by Google, but...

No one likes being ripped off from an Internet scam. In most such cases an individual buys a product or service from someone on the other end of the Internet and that individual never receives the...

Fraud is everywhere because of the internet, invading every desktop and finding its way into every part-time-job search. Small-time criminals now prey on anyone who is looking for a way to make...

Do you like watching court cases online. How about making money to to give an online verdict?

Advances in approaches to community policing of minor crimes now allow people to easily and, most importantly, safely report crimes online in the UK. Online crime reporting gives you a reliable...

The growth of home computers means that many people are able to enjoy the convenience of shopping and investing online. Unfortunately, it also means that con artists and identity thieves have...

The old adage holds true, "if something seems too good to be true, it probably is." In the past few years, the internet has made its way into every aspect of our lives from emailing to shopping...

While Congress recently extended legislation that bans taxes on Internet use, the fight to keep the Internet free is still going on. With no permanent ban on Internet taxes, bandwidth, bit and...

There are a great many blogs on the Internet which deal with law and legal topics. However, since there are new blogs appearing every day, deciding which blogs to follow can feel overwhelming....

Because of the relatively new status of most laws covering the Internet, legal ramifications can be difficult to understand. However, there are many legal professionals now working to help...

In the US, regulations for online gambling are fairly strict and as states enact their own local legislation, it becomes even harder to meet those regulations and still run a gambling business...

If you post your own copyrighted information online, you need to take steps to protect it. Once a piece of content is online, it is very easy for someone to copy it and distribute it, if not claim...

A trademark can help brand your company's identity, but as a part of your company's image, you will need to defend it from disputes and misuse. There is a wide potential for abuses against...

If you request an online service provider to take down material that infringes on your copyright, most will ask you to provide proof of your claim. Because many copyright creators no longer...

Intellectual property can include a wide variety of trademarked names, copyrighted material and patented inventions. While there are specific steps that may be taken to prove specific types of...

Overzealous lawyers may send out cease-and-desist letters against people who have not actually violated any laws regarding intellectual property. If you face such a situation, you will need to...

Cyber crime is a very broad term. It can include any crime that used or targeted computers or networks. Because of this wide definition, it can be relatively difficult to defend against charges...

There is a high potential for abuse of intellectual property, from illegal distribution to misrepresenting another's work as your own. However, the laws in the US that cover intellectual property...

As the Internet has grown, the level of Internet-related crime has risen as well. Even relatively everyday crimes, such as harassment, now often have an online component. Many law enforcement...

One of the last areas where free speech may be a true reality is the internet. Blogging places everyday citizens on a level playing field with political pundits and lawmakers. The creation of a...

Internet crime is a widespread problem all around the world. It ranges from not receiving an item from an online auction, to major fraud involving large sums of money. If you are a victim of...

In today's Digital Age, the Internet is used for cultural, social, educational, commercial and entertainment purposes. Its empowers users by creating a global communication network that is...

Most organizations are now conducting a significant portion of their business online. This is an exciting time for them, but it is also a tedious time. The typical company doesn't look forward to...

What does privacy mean in the electronic age? To avoid an invasion of your privacy, it's important to determine exactly what your online privacy rights are. Sometimes your emails are protected...

Online text, ranging from instant messaging to academic papers, is protected by intellectual property laws. While this text may seem to be sent into an abyss of electronic messages, hackers and...

The term "spam" refers to the proliferation of unwanted and unsolicited emails in the virtual mailboxes of millions of people across the world. Spam emails are typically business...

Computer viruses are programs or files placed on a computer system by an outside user for nefarious reasons. Those engaged in violating computer virus laws at the state and federal level do so to...

Email is a great way to promote your new business, however if you don’t do it right, you run the risk of running afoul of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Each violation of any of its provisions carries...