Top techniques to avoid 'data scraping' from a website database

Question

I am setting up a site using PHP and MySQL that is essentially just a web front-end to an existing database. Understandably my client is very keen to prevent anyone from be

Answer 1

There is really nothing you can do. You can try to look for an automated process going through your site, but they will win in the end.

Rule of thumb: If you want to keep something to yourself, keep it off the Internet.

Answer 2

force a reCAPTCHA every 10 page loads for each unique IP