It is important to note that it is virtually impossible to have a current policy in place. The law is always changing in this respect. The safest thing to do is to make a good faith effort. Following the most up to date practices while ensuring avoidance of liability is about all any organization can do. The more self-policing done will result in less problems in the future.
Concerns especially exist as to linking to a web site without permission.
Such probably would be beneficial to business. As long as no one directly steals, this action, if tastefully taken, gives credibility and free advertising. More importantly, there are other issues involving cyberspace that need to be examined. Most scholars feel that the clear-cut issues will remain the same. In other words, treatment of material on the Web is similar to that of literature.