On 1 May 2012 10:06, geni <[email protected]> wrote: > On 30 April 2012 22:56, Roger Bamkin <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hi guys, > > > > I'm interested in wifis. We have some concerns about the legalities of > > allowing anonymous users to use a free wifi system without giving their > > email addresses or agreeing to terms and conditions. Can't tell you > where - > > but you might guess > > > > Does anyone... > > > > Know what the legal position is and any important guidelines that may > apply? > > Computer Misuse Act 1990 and the ISP's terms of service are the most > obvious. >
Talk to a lawyer, that's the best advice. The misuse of open access points is not well tried in law - but you are certainly responsible for its use. You may also be required to log certain information about the users (which I believe is the main reason most ask for an email address). And as Geni mentions, sometimes the ISP you are using mandates certain things - such as protected Wifi. So you need to review that carefully. More than anything it depends on the context; if you are talking about a small endeavour at, say, a meeting venue you're probably alright using an ad-hoc setup. But if you are talking an entirely public network then things are more complex. To be honest; once you are at that level you should be talking to a professional company anyway, as supplying Wifi of that sort is a non-trivial technical exercise. And they will know exactly what is required. But; ask someone with relevant legal expertise. Tom
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