Typically you only need to follow the laws that are applicable in the region you are in. However, there are times where you can be tried for breaking a law in a

Typically you only need to follow the laws that are applicable in the region you are in. However, there are times where you can be tried for breaking a law in a country you don't reside because you have knowingly and willingly broke that law and tried to get residents of that nation to do the same. The instance of where that happens is Richard O'Dyer (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120113/09184917400/us-to-extradite-uk-student-copyright-infringement-despite-site-being-legal-uk.shtml http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120113/09184917400/us-to-... first link that I found quickly).