Creating Parody Social Media Accounts Doesn’t Violate Computer Fraud & Abuse Act – Matot v. CH
…Unlike in the Lori Drew case, Matot was bringing a civil claim, and this is only available when his protected computer is accessed without authorization. Facebook or Twitter would not…
Call for Papers: WIPIP, Santa Clara University, Feb. 7-8, 2014
…Santa Clara. If you have any questions, email Prof. Goldman at egoldman@gmail.com. Visit the colloquium page or find more information about the WIPIP series. Track the Twitter conversation at #wipip….
The First Amendment Protects Facebook “Likes” – Bland v. Roberts
…given Facebook’s past practices, is almost certainly not the direction Facebook will go). This is one of the many reasons why I prefer Twitter, where I enthusiastically follow companies and…
Facebook Sponsored Stories Settlement Approved – Fraley v. Facebook
…to Haiti Earthquake Photos Through Twitter/Twitpic Terms of Service — AFP v. Morel Twitter Clarifies Usage Rules, but AFP Still Claims Unbridled Right to Use Content Posted to “Twitter/TwitPic Agence…
Another Judge Declines to Dismiss Claims Against Apple over App Privacy Practices — Pirozzi v. Apple
…action against Twitter.) Other coverage: Apple Website’s ‘Safety’ Statements Give iPhone User Standing in Apps Case Related posts: Class Action Against Path Over Cellphone Address Book Access Keeps Going Judge…
Crass and Offensive Tweets by Student May not Justify Suspension — Rosario v. Clark County School Dist.
…rights by searching his Twitter account. Rosario’s account was “protected” (i.e., not accessible to the general public) but the court says that this doesn’t mean much. Citing to the third…
Freelancer Loses Copyright Claims Against Licensee Who Posted Photos to Facebook – Davis v. Tampa Bay Arena
…translate into an implied license. Related posts: Court Definitively Rejects AFP’s Argument That Posting a Photo to Twitter Grants AFP a License to Freely Use It — AFP v. Morel…
H1 2013 Quick Links, Part 3 (Social Media and Content Regulation)
…Leave Them In Charge Of The Corporate Twitter Account. * 5 Twitter Features You’d Never Guess Weren’t Invented by Twitter. * Wired: Autopsy of Friendster * Twitter sued for reassigning…
CAN-SPAM Violations For Private WHOIS Information and Putting Disclosures in Remotely Served Images – ZooBuh v. Better Broadcasting
…several categories. (Twitter, and required FTC disclosures is one that courts have yet to address, but will probably do so in the future.) That wasn’t the case here, but there’s…
Recap of Washington State’s Employer Social Media Password Bill
…or communication by employees or other workers” [Twitter!]; – finally, the statute provides for a private right of action and authorizes a court to award $500 in statutory damages and…