There are multiple laws and legislations that govern and control the internet. Most notably the 'Data Protection Act 1998'. This act covers all personal data that is found on the internet, additionally, any company that requires/uses personal details must abide by it. Examples of such personal details are things like telephone numbers, email addresses and dates of birth. This act protects the information from being used and utilised by a third part member in a manner that has not been agreed upon by the owner of the details. The details can also be personal opinions and experiences.
Copyright laws are also in effect on the internet, exactly the same as they are in magazines/newspapers and various other media.
"The law gives the creators of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, sound recordings, broadcasts, films and typographical arrangement of published editions, rights to control the ways in which their material may be used. The rights cover; broadcast and public performance, copying, adapting, issuing, renting and lending copies to the public.In many cases, the creator will also have the right to be identified as the author and to object to distortions of his work. International conventions give protection in most countries, subject to national laws." - A direct quote from copyrightservice.co.uk.
Some nice ideas being expressed here. It is interesting to see some of the same legislation at work here.
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