Symbiotic Relationships: Pragmatic Acceptance of Data Scraping (original) (raw)

Berkeley Technology Law Journal, Vol. 29, 2014

38 Pages Posted: 3 Apr 2014

Jeffrey Hirschey

University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

Date Written: April 1, 2014

Abstract

This paper discusses the current legal regimes surrounding data scraping online. Although these doctrines can be used to protect data, the paper highlights situations when businesses can benefit from working with, instead of against, scrapers.

Keywords: data scraping, cyberlaw, CFAA

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Hirschey, Jeffrey, Symbiotic Relationships: Pragmatic Acceptance of Data Scraping (April 1, 2014). Berkeley Technology Law Journal, Vol. 29, 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2419167 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2419167

Jeffrey Hirschey (Contact Author)

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