Source: unbiased-coder.com
Are Unofficial APIs Illegal
Today I want to cover a very controversial topic. So today I’m going to break down for you referencing the legality of it.
• Unofficial APIs might provide access to proprietary information or trade secrets, which would expose the user to legal liability if such assets are misappropriated.
• Users of unofficial APIs must consider whether they’re accessing legally protected trade secrets without authorization, inadvertently or otherwise.
• Users should ensure any data accessed via unofficial APIs complies with relevant privacy laws and individuals’ consent.
• Unofficial APIs might provide access to proprietary information or trade secrets, which would expose the user to legal liability if such assets are misappropriated.
• Users of unofficial APIs must consider whether they’re accessing legally protected trade secrets without authorization, inadvertently or otherwise.
• Users should ensure any data accessed via unofficial APIs complies with relevant privacy laws and individuals’ consent.
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