Power.com Learns Too Late That Facebook Must OK Promotion First

(July 12, 2016) Even if you get permission from Facebook users to use their pages to send messages promoting your website, you still need Facebook’s permission. If Facebook doesn’t approve, you may be liable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)—at least after receiving a cease and desist notice. That’s the lesson learned by […]
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Public Website May Block Individual Access

A publicly accessible website may selectively block users from using the website, and attempts by a blocked user to access the site may be a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). A federal district court ruled that Craigslist, Inc. had the right to block 3taps, Inc. from accessing the advertising site.  Craigslist […]
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