Potential risk of business online

Conducting business online exposes a company to a wide range of potential risks, including:liability due to infringement on copyrights, patents, or trademarks; charges of defamation due to statements made on a Web site or via e-mail; charges of invasion of
privacy due to unauthorized use of personal information or excessive monitoring of employee communications; liability for harassment due to employee behavior online; and legal issues due to accidental noncompliance with foreign laws. In addition, businesses connected to the Internet also face a number of potential threats from computer hackers and viruses, including a loss of business and productivity due to computer system damage, and the theft of customer information or intellectual property.