Who will scrutinize the scrapers?

Web scraping allows the collection of data from third-party web sources. Data harvesting like this is one of the key pillars of the internet, but while it can be useful it also has the potential for harm. The Cambridge Analytica scandal of 2016 first brought this type of activity to the wider public's attention but, as of today, there is still no regulatory body to govern its widespread use. As a result companies may not not doing enough to protect user data from malicious acts, according to industry expert Karolis Toleikis, CEO of IPRoyal an IP networking and brokering firm.… [Continue Reading]