Someone posted on uk.legal.moderated that they had heard that someone had
been "banned" from a particular website.
"I heard a story recently about someone being 'banned' from using or
viewing a Company's website. This individual is not an employee of the
company, and the website is not one through which goods can be
purchased; articles posted etc."
Someone posted that:
"Computer Misuse Act.
If they have been informed that they are no longer authorised to
access the computer(s) at that address, then they will be in breach of
the CMA if they do so."
I would have thought that simply informing someone that they are "banned"
from a website is meaningless where a site is accessible by anyone on the
Internet.
Can I have comments?
I would have thought that the owner of the website was supposed to put up
some barrier to entry - if there is an open door how can one be accused of
breaking and entering?
It is not Friday afternoon but...
Nick Landau
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