Hi

 

I am based in the UK and I have created six websites as a very part-time freelancer - I have created these in my spare time and I am most definitely not a professional web designer.

 

All of these websites are database driven and are used by local schools to manage one very particular aspect of their admin - I developed the system for my own school and then leased it to half a dozen other local schools.

 

I just had a query about data security and liability from a school in response to a query from a parent.

 

I take all reasonable precautions with website security but I am unsure how to respond in regard to the issue of liability. I created and maintain these sites at very low cost as a utility for schools. I know it sounds amateur, but I did not set out any terms & conditions at the time I set these websites up.

 

I am beginning to think that maybe I should withdraw from the website business as I am too just small to afford any legal hassle. Maybe I'm getting out of my depth.

 

So who is liable for data security - the webmaster, the client, the hosting company ? Any advice on best course of action ?

 

Thanks.

well first let me tell u dont charge below market

 

 

and see here

 

so in short both the web-master and the host is responsible for website security

 

websitedefender

Edited December 10, 201213 yr by sash_oo7