Cyberlaw MySpace Not Responsible for Assault by Users Who Came Into Contact with Each Other Shanna B.
A 15 year old girl named Jane Doe said she “was lured from her home and sexually assaulted by a sexual predator who communicated with her through MySpace” and says MySpace is to blame because the website does not have proper security. Summary of Case
Key Words Website Owner: who the website is owned and operated by Communications Decency Act (CDA): an attempt by the United States Congress to regulate pornographic material on the internet Liability: state of being responsible for something Assault: a physical attack
Decision MySpace was proven not liable for the case. MySpace is a website where users share information and it is the users decision what information they choose to share with others.