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Legal6 min • 3/9/2026
The Ethics and Legality of Scraping Public Business Data
Is scraping Google Maps legal? We break down the facts about scraping publicly available web data.
Understanding Web Scraping Laws
If data is publicly available, can you scrape it? Generally, yes. In cases like hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn, courts have often found that scraping public data does not violate the CFAA. However, always ensure you respect websites' Terms of Service and only scrape public information like business names, public emails, and generic phone numbers. Use Skill Scraper responsibly.