4. Singing “Macarena” in Public
If you feel like singing “Macarena” in public with a small group of friends then you’re probably fine. But if you, for some reason, want to organize a large group to sing this song with you then you could be in a world of trouble thanks to copyright laws.
The number of people involved and the volume at which you all sing all factor in. And no, we’re not pulling your leg. The Girl Scouts sang the famous song, which prompted the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers to go after them in 1990.
Of course, this ended up being a terrible decision from a public relations perspective, but that doesn’t change the fact that the law exists and could be used against you.
5. Using Wi-Fi Without Permission
Though being prosecuted for “Wi-Fi squatting” is not all that common, it’s not impossible. That’s because the 35-year-old U.S. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act states that accessing computer systems without authorization is a felony and, yes, routers are included.
Does that mean you should think twice before accessing that nearby Wi-Fi? Probably, but the chances of you getting in trouble with the law are extremely low, so proceed with caution.
