First edition published as: Legal guide to social media : rights and risks for businesses and entrepreneurs. New York : Allworth Press, 2013. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Defamation and other tort risks in posting content -- Advertising laws and other governmental regulations -- Protecting your name and the work you create -- Avoiding infringement issues when posting content -- Enforcing your intellectual property rights -- Privacy laws and data security issues -- Employment law issues -- Legal issues to consider when setting up a website -- Documents and notices on websites -- Legal considerations when setting up an E-business.
Summary:
Despite the enormous growth in social media usage by businesses and influences, very little has been written about the laws affecting their activities. Houser explains the potential pitfalls-- and how to avoid them. This plain English legal companion offers examples of and solutions to the kinds of situations you can expect to encounter when posting online content, whether for yourself, you own business, or on behalf of your client's business. -- adapted from back cover
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.