Legal Question in Technology Law in California
Linking to shows on YouTube
Is it legal to run a website that
maintains a list of links to TV shows
(CSI, Simpsons, etc) located on sites
such as YouTube, DailyMotion, etc.?
It is my understanding that the
responsibility lies with the sites
hosting the content. Is this correct?
Asked on 10/20/07, 1:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark
Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark
Re: Linking to shows on YouTube
This is not a completely settled area of law, but generally, merely linking to content hosted elsewhere is probably protected speech under the first-amendment. You may, however, be subject to take-down notices from content owners... I'd recommend compying with any takedown requests you get.
Answered on 10/24/07, 10:35 pm
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