Blog - Page 24
Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Copyright Infringement Clauses
If you are publishing content on your website or blog, you (or the creator) are the author of this work. When you have authorship over that content, you have rights about how that work can be shared, used or copied. These rights are called "copyright." In this article we'll look at...
Licensing for Open Source Software
Maintaining a software licensing agreement for your open source software can help communicate expectations and limitations of how your software should be used. This article explains what open source software is, the benefits and drawbacks of open source software for users and developers, and how developers can create an open source...
How to Add an Open Source License to a GitHub Repository
The following instructions will guide you step-by-step on how to add an open-source license to a GitHub repository. Log in to your GitHub account. Go to your repository. Click on the LICENSE link: The License window opens. Paste your open-source license in the field. Or, click the Choose a license template tab: The...
FTC Ban on Fake Online Reviews
In August of 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake online reviews, which went into effect in October of 2024. Its purpose is to prevent unfair, deceptive or misleading conduct. The new rule bans the sale or purchase of fake reviews for businesses and...
Do Cookies Need to Be Deleted When Consent is Withdrawn?
If you run a website that uses cookies, your visitors have two primary options regarding cookie preferences: accept or decline cookies. Let's say they accept cookies, and your website dutifully sets cookies on their devices. What happens if the user later withdraws their consent? Do you have to delete previously set...
Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0)
The Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (known as COPPA 2.0) was passed on July 30, 2024. It aims to protect the privacy of children and teens online. This law updates the original Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) with increased protections and requirements for websites whose...