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What is correct legal structure for an internet business?

Your question has less to do with the Internet and more to do with corporate form, tax structure and New York corporations law. New York is a very plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction on consumer and privacy issues. A New York business lawyer can help you get started, and should advise you alomg the following lines: (1) Consider creating one or more business nexi (office space, mail box, domain name service address) and establishing your venture in a tech-business friendly state, such as...

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Startup TOS, Privacy Policy, and Internet

Especially for a not-for-profit or community based site, you may not need special Privacy counsel to develop a Privacy policy and operational Privacy practices. The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over many consumer-related Privacy issues and has excellent materials and guidance.. Check out http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/promises_educ.html. In particular, you should examine the FTC's free guide for small businesses in this area: Protecting Personal Information:...

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Is there recourse for privacy violation.

The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over many consumer-related Privacy issues and has excellent materials and guidance.. Check out http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/promises_educ.html. In particular, you should examine the FTC's free guide for small businesses in this area: Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business: Practical tips for business on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information. http://www.ftc.gov/infosecurity/