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Is web scraping legal?

Web scraping is legal if you scrape data publicly available on the internet. But you should be careful when scraping personal data or intellectual property. We cover the confusion surrounding the legality of web scraping and give you tips for compliant and ethical scrapers.

AI and copyright: fair use, training, and web scraping

Is AI-generated content protected by copyright law? And can copyrighted content be used to train AI? We explore the legal landscape for answers.

Web scraping case law: HiQ v. LinkedIn

hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn Corp. and its impact on web scraping. Learn how the case sets legal precedents for extracting publicly available data.

Developments in the hiQ v. LinkedIn case

What does the new judgment in the case of hiQ Labs, Inc. v LinkedIn Corp mean for web data extraction? We investigate the latest developments and explain the current legal status of web scraping ⚖️

What is ethical web scraping and how do you do it? ⚖️ 5 principles of web scraping ethics

With great data comes great responsibility. Whether you’re a web scraper developer or a website owner, you should know these 5 principles of web scraping ethics.

Using web scraping to preserve digital memory of war crimes in Ukraine

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Using web scraping to preserve digital memory of war crimes in Ukraine

Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has prompted the grievous mission to collect and archive digital evidence of war crimes. Read how Mnemonic is using web scraping to collect social media data for further use in international law, journalism, research, and memory preservation.

Natasha Lekh

Aug 8, 2022

New EU Directive on Consumer Protection: are retailer giants ready for the new reality? Insights backed up by data.

The new EU Directive on consumer protection has come into force. How did Czech online stores prepare for it? Insights backed up by data.

Are website terms of use enforced?

For contracts that are concluded on the internet, there are four categories to help with assessing their enforceability. Read on to find out what they are and if they can be enforced.