Contrary to popular belief, web scraping is not a shady or illegal activity. That is not to say that any form of web scraping is legal. It, like all human activity, must adhere to certain parameters. Personal data and intellectual property regulations are the most important boundaries in web scraping, but other factors, such as the website’s terms of service, can also play a role. Continue reading to learn more about the legality of web scraping. We will go over the most common points of confusion one by one and provide you with some helpful hints to keep your scrapers compliant and ethical.