September 17, 2024

Congratulations to Daniel Solove on the Publication of His Insightful New Article

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We're excited to share that MUSA has been mentioned in Daniel Solove's thought-provoking article, "The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy."

We want to extend our gratitude to Professor Solove for his exceptional work in tackling the complex issue of data scraping and privacy. In his article, he explores the escalating conflict between scraping practices and privacy laws, framing it as the "Scraping Wars." This high-stakes struggle involves advanced scraping techniques and defensive measures, highlighting the urgent need for a balance between innovation and privacy.

Professor Solove's piece sheds light on how scraping technologies, which support AI and data aggregation, often clash with fundamental privacy rights. The relentless growth of scraping presents serious challenges, even as many organizations strive to protect their data.

At MUSA, we are proud to be at the forefront of addressing these critical issues. Our mission is to safeguard data from unauthorized scraping and misuse by promoting best practices, educating the public, and providing insights to policymakers.

We appreciate Professor Solove's recognition and are committed to advancing the conversation on reconciling scraping practices with privacy laws. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to champion privacy and data security.

Together, we can navigate the great scrape and advocate for a balanced approach to data use.


Solove, Daniel J. and Hartzog, Woodrow, The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy (July 03, 2024). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4884485 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4884485