Re: secure sites and liability

by Ivan Hoffman <ivan(at)ivanhoffman.com>

Date:	Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:33:08 -0700
To:	Satch Reed <sfreed(at)doubled.com>, hwg-business(at)hwg.org
In-Reply-To:	doubled
	todo: View Thread, Original

At 06:15 PM 4/11/00 -0400, Satch Reed wrote:
>Hi Folks:
>
>I'm trying to get a handle on what kind of liability issues
>arise for web developers who produce secure sites.
>If the site is hacked, or other security breaches occur,
>what kind of liability is out there? Is there liability
>insurance for web developers to cover such incidents? Are
>there clauses in development contracts which minimize
>liability?

All these issues should be covered in your designer/client agreement.  Any
disclaimers should comply with the requirements of the Uniform Commercial
Code applicable in your state.
IVAN HOFFMAN, B.A., J.D. 
Attorney At Law
Lawyering With Integrity (sm)
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