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How to Comply With Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive

If you host user-generated content, you could be liable if it infringes copyright. Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive offers websites some protection from this liability, as long as they follow rules blocking or taking down copyrighted content. The broad principles may be familiar if you've encountered the United...

Personal vs Sensitive Personal Information

When you handle personal information, you may be subject to one or more privacy laws. These laws often have extra restrictions and requirements when you process a particular category of...

The Computer Misuse Act 1990

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 is the main legislation in the United Kingdom dealing with computer hacking and related activities such as ransomware. Here's what you need to know about what...

"As Is" and "As Available" in Online Legal Agreements

When you run a website or app, offer an online service or sell goods online, you may make certain promises to customers. "As Is" and "As Available" clauses can help...

Terms and Conditions for Mobile Games

Releasing a mobile game, even without charge, creates a legal relationship between you and the users. A Terms and Conditions agreement sets out rules for that relationship so that both...

What Android Permissions Mean for Privacy Policies

When you develop and distribute an Android app, you'll need to get user permissions for some actions and to access data. Some of these permissions involve handling personal information. Often...