Is Web Scraping Legal?(blog.apify.com)
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Is Web Scraping Legal?
https://blog.apify.com/is-web-scraping-legal/
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Wasn't half of weev's charge for unauthorized access related to him scripting up automated GET requests? It's not clear to me that it is definitely legal IANAL
> ... it's about the same as regular web browsing.
Is this how youtube-dl was able to get out of the DMCA takedown? By saying that it's just acting on the links in the public HTML of YouTube?
Is this how youtube-dl was able to get out of the DMCA takedown? By saying that it's just acting on the links in the public HTML of YouTube?
I found the article overall useful. It seems to me that this issue is still not completely resolved, esp world-wide. The author gives disclaimer that they are not a lawyer, and then give what seems like their opinions. They give a scattering of references to court cases. But it seems they could have done a better job of giving proof for their claims. (UPDATE: The latter part of the article does better than the first.)
The author here. I actually am a lawyer. I just wanted to make it clear that I'm not "your" lawyer and therefore can't give advice on your specific use-case. Thanks for feedback. Might want to clarify that.
Not super excited about this reaches very broad conclusions about legality while really only considering two jurisdictions - US and EU.
Is note taking piracy?
depends on the note that you are taking.
is it ethical to use a spyglass and take note of someones combinations to the lock for entry of their home?
is it ethical to use a spyglass and take note of someones combinations to the lock for entry of their home?
You wouldn't download a house!
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When you think a bit better about it, it's about the same as regular web browsing. Just automated or scripted.
I don't think there is much that can be done to fully prevent it either, so.