Does Adobe Want to Spy On You? | What Its Terms of Use Say (and Don't) (VL783)

Описание: In the last few days, artists across the world have taken to social media concerned about "new" terms of use which software company Adobe has imposed on the use of its Photoshop and other products. Some of the language used is could certainly be a legitimate cause for concern, but what can a lawyer take from how the document is structured and how courts are likely to read it?

Let's dive in to it... in Virtual Legality

KEY POINTS

-Richard Hoeg delves into Adobe's new terms and conditions, addressing artists' concerns and examining the legal implications. He discusses professional obligations, confidentiality issues, and the broad language in Adobe's terms, along with AI concerns and the impact on user trust.

Adobe's recent changes to their terms of service have raised significant concerns among artists and professionals about privacy and the potential misuse of their content.

The broad drafting of Adobe's terms, especially regarding content access, has led to fears that the company might have rights to access and use private files stored locally on users' devices.

Despite Adobe's reassurances that they do not and will not access local content on users' devices, the lack of precise language in their terms has resulted in a loss of trust among many users.


CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction and episode overview
1:12 Adobe's new terms and conditions and artists' concerns
3:31 Richard's perspective as a lawyer
5:02 Professional obligations and confidentiality concerns
7:07 Examination of Adobe's general terms of use
9:47 Detailed review of Adobe's access to user content
15:43 Limits on Adobe's use of user content
18:31 Broad language in Adobe's terms of use
23:07 AI concerns and Adobe's future plans
24:19 Concluding thoughts on Adobe's terms and user trust

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

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