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Hmm, then that becomes a copyright issue I suppose.

• openmosix 9y ago
  The type of data being discussed here (factual data about people) cannot be copyrighted - i.e. the fact John Doe is a Software Engineer for ACME Inc is not copyrightable.
  • lightbyte 9y ago
    A better example I think is walking into a store and writing down what they price everything as, then selling aggregate pricing data to people. I can't see any reason that would be illegal.
    • bostonpete 9y ago
      Would likely be illegal if you continued to do after the store asked you to leave...
  • logir 9y ago
    Compilations can sometimes be protected.
• mehh 9y ago
  Well its a Database Right, which is a property right rather than copyright. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sui_generis_database_right https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sui_generis_database_right As with all rights, it varies with jurisdiction.