The line between ethics and legality might be crystal clear to a lawyer, but for developers? Not so much. Understanding the distinction is crucial.
Public data is public. Whether you manually copy it or use an automated script, the end result is the same — you're not stealing from anyone.
The Ninth Circuit ruling clarified an important point: scraping public data, even if it violates a site's terms of use, doesn't automatically violate the CFFA.
A standout case to know is the Ninth Circuit decision, which confirmed that a website's terms of use aren't automatically enforceable laws.
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