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> the users don't own the data, so they have no say in how it is used. That statement requires proof, preferably in form of recent case law. In either case, t
by rue 10y ago
> the users don't own the data, so they have no say in how it is used.
That statement requires proof, preferably in form of recent case law.
In either case, the TOS states: “You further agree that you will not use personal information about other users of this Website for any reason without the express prior consent of the user that has provided such information to you.”
- peterwwillis 10y ago> That statement requires proof, preferably in form of recent case law. Uh, i'm pretty sure the company collected and possesses the data. It's on their hard drives and they allow you to view it by connecting to their servers using their software. A user, as an outside party, has no claim to someone else's property. (But you're right, IANAL, so maybe there's some freaky justification for being able to tell someone else what they can do with their own data on their own servers?) Well the TOS seems to spell it out! Unfortunately, as it is [probably] the company's property, it is probably the company that would have to issue any lawsuit. Then it's up to the courts to judge whatever legal argument is made.
- rue 10y agoIf the data is generated by or concerns the users, then they have ownership (degree varying on jurisdiction).
- curried_haskell 10y agoSo it's a violation of OkCupid's TOS, which makes it a civil matter between OkCupid and the study authors.