Legal Versus Ethical: Web Scraping Edition
Webbiquity
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
However, the legality and ethics of using these tools for data collection are often overlooked. Not paying attention to these aspects of web scraping could lead to serious ethical controversies and lawsuits. The CFAA prohibits intentional unlawful access of a computer and has provisions for both civil and criminal penalties.
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