Online Business Directory

[SearchDude]

Hi,

Is it legal for an Online Search Directory (For Business) to list a business' address, phone, email (Which has been acquired via internet search) without the expressed permission of the business being listed...?

Thanks!

[Unregistered]

Re: Online Business Directory

Yes if it was on the web--

[SearchDude]

Re: Online Business Directory

Just to confirm...

It is Legal, and I can't be sued, for building a publicly accessible database/directory of businesses which have been acquired via publicly accessible forums (eg.Internet)...?

Thanks again!

[Unregistered]

Re: Online Business Directory

Not if the content is organized and proprietary from other web sites...it can be a tricky area.

[jasminjew]

Re: Online Business Directory

yes it is legal to list a business' address, phone, email in business listing website on web

[Lexus]

Re: Online Business Directory

However, if any of the reviews or information is negative, that might become a problem. You cannot steal information from their sites and put it on yours. Most of the time, legally and morally, you will always be ok if you ask permission and are willing to stop if you are asked to.