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Communications & Media

From defamation to privacy law, eHow's legal experts explain the nuts and bolts of laws affecting communications and the media. Learn what qualifies as libel and slander and how to avoid it, as well as what to do if you feel you've been a victim. Get tips for maintaining your autonomy under privacy laws, including your medical information, credit history and family records. eHow also covers established internet laws involving gambling, audio files and spyware.

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  • International Reporting Standards

    According to a 2008 Gallup poll, cable and Internet news sources gained significant ground in the market since 2006 while Americans relied on national newspapers and public radio least of all. How...

  • How to Evaluate Mass Communication Messages

    We are living in a media mediated world. What this means, simply, is that we get most of our information and entertainment not from direct human contact or interchange, but through the filtering...

  • Pros & Cons of Media Censorship

    The ongoing debate over media censorship is an important one in today's changing media climate. With many media outlets heading toward more convergent formats, media outlets and the authorities...

  • Media Copyright Laws

    It is too easy for anyone, from students to media professionals, to infringe on the copyright of an artist. As the law is written, there are many gray areas. Some choose to err on the side of...

  • How to Spot Yellow Journalism

    Yellow journalism is regarded as the lowest form of journalism. It uses sensationalism, bias and distorted facts to create shock value in the news, usually to attract more readers or viewers. If...

  • How to Handle a Media Crisis

    It happens to the best of us--negative media attention. Whether you are representing a large company or a single person, the way you handle bad media can be more impressive than all your good...

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