In an article on Clario, written by Andriy Slynchuk, discusses 11 online activities that might be considered illegal. Many of which are things average internet users have done without realizing the risks. In this journal entry, we will examine each activity and evaluate whether these actions are illegal or fall into a legal gray area.
First point, using unofficial streaming services. It is ultimately debatable whether using unofficial streaming services is illegal. However, what is unlawful is how the unofficial services acquire their copyrighted media. Slynchuk argues that these illegal websites can collect personal data. However, most online services, including streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Crunchyroll, collect your data. Whether your data is exposed to an individual or a company, it is still exposed.
Second point, using torrent services. Torrenting itself is not illegal, but downloading copyrighted works is considered illegal. Slynchuk doesn\u2019t go into much detail, but if one torrents without careful preparation, your internet service provider (ISP) could be in trouble. If you continue downloading torrents of unlawful media, the best your ISP can do is cut off your internet connection. However, this depends on the ISP; some are more lax about this matter.
Her third point concerns using copyrighted images. She is correct, and it\u2019s hoped that more people would better understand this concept. Her fourth point, sharing passwords, addresses, or photos of others, is also correct. It is illegal and unethical to do so. Her fifth point, bullying and trolling, is both illegal and immoral.
Recording a VoIP call without consent and faking your identity online are her sixth and seventh points. Using other people\u2019s internet networks does not necessarily violate the law; however, it can be considered a form of theft, which is why this is her eighth point. Collecting information about individuals under 13 is her ninth point, and it is illegal without question. This should also apply to many online platforms that gather users\u2019 information for targeted advertising.
Extracting audio from YouTube is her tenth point, which is quite interesting since ripping audio violates YouTube\u2019s terms of service. However, this is only an issue with copyrighted content, which is fair. Her final point is performing illegal searches on the internet. Most of us are aware that you cannot look up bomb-making tutorials on Google, which is a reasonable restriction.
In conclusion, although the legitimacy of labeling some of these points as illegal can be debated, these are still things that people commonly do online without realizing that they are putting themselves at risk. At the end of her article, Slynchuk mentions four ways you can be safe online: Limit the information you share online, create strong passwords, browse in incognito or private mode whenever possible, and please, especially if you are on unofficial streaming services, use a VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Slynchuk, Andriy. \u201c11 Illegal Things You Unknowingly Do on the Internet.\u201d Clario, Clario Anti Spy, 1 June 2021, clario.co\/blog\/illegal-things-you-do-online\/. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In an article on Clario, written by Andriy Slynchuk, discusses 11 online activities that might be considered illegal. Many of which are things average internet users have done without realizing the risks. In this journal entry, we will examine each activity and evaluate whether these actions are illegal or fall into a legal gray area…. <\/p>\n