IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to a device that is connected to a computer network and uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for communication. The address enables devices to locate and exchange data with one another across the internet or other networks. IP establishes the rules for formatting and transmitting data packets.
ISP is an abbreviation for Internet service provider. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is an entity that supplies broadband service to
Legal informatics is a general term describing information science and technology applied to law. Much of the focus in this field is on how information science and technology can advance the study and practice of law. Some examples are: the standards of organization of legal information, automation, gamification, and the engineering and redesign of legal databases.
The mosaic theory is a legal premise that ordinary and isolated pieces of information may, when combined, reveal a sufficiently detailed picture to implicate a legally protected interest.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique units of data stored on blockchains that represent physical assets.
The key to understanding the term non-fungible token (NFT) is twofold: tokens and their non-fungibility.
Phishing is a type of computer and internet fraud in which the defrauder seeks to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords, financial data, or protected or personally identifiable information, by impersonating a legitimate
Record-keeping is the systematic creation, organization, maintenance, retention, retrieval, and lawful disposal of records. Records may be paper or electronic and can include contracts, accounting entries, payroll data, emails, messages, transaction logs, photographs, and other information documenting actions, decisions, or legal rights.
Reverse engineering is the process of studying a product, device, software program, or other finished product to understand how it was designed, created, or operates. Reverse engineering can include taking apart a physical object, testing a product, analyzing code, algorithms, or the general behavior of a system. In legal disputes, the significance of reverse engineering usually depends on the context of how the item or information was obtained, what the person does with what is learned, and which area of law applies.
Screen scraping is a technique used to extract data from websites or other web applications. Screen scraping software automates navigating a user interface, interacting with its content, and extracting data from the website’s HTML or other data displayed on the screen. Screen scraping is technically legal; although the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibits people from accessing a computer by circumventing the typical protective measures, (username/password) the Ninth Circuit ruled in
Surveillance pricing is a form of algorithmic pricing in which sellers use personal information to tailor prices to specific consumers. Sellers who engage in this practice will generally raise prices based on personal information such as income, background, or perceived desperation.
