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cyber-space liability

Cyber-space liability describes the liability exposures encountered when communicating or conducting business online.

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cyber-space liability

Cyber-space liability describes the liability exposures encountered when communicating or conducting business online.

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Potential liabilities include the Internet and email. Online communication tools could result in claims alleging breaches of privacy rights, infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property, employment discrimination, violations of obscenity laws, the spreading of computer viruses, and defamation. Media liability policies are available to cover these exposures.