Internet Liability
/ˈɪntərˌnɛt laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility for acts committed via or on the internet, including liability for content, data breaches, and online transactions.
The company faced internet liability for failing to protect user data from hackers.
- (n.) The scope of legal duties and potential sanctions applicable to internet service providers and online platforms regarding user-generated content and activities.
Internet liability shields often protect platforms from being held accountable for every user post.
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- internet liability
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Commentary
Internet liability often requires balancing regulation and innovation; drafting should clearly delineate the extent of responsibilities for intermediaries versus content originators.
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