Question 1

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. One major concern that A and B will have related to carrying on their business over the Internet is

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B

Question 2

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. In attempting to determine the proper jurisdiction for its lawsuit,the company will probably

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According to the fact situation, the company is based in Ontario, and John's blog is accessible in both Ontario and New York. Therefore, the company should rely on the rule that jurisdiction depends on a real and substantial connection with the country, state, or province and choose Ontario as the proper jurisdiction for its lawsuit.

Question 3

Use the fact situation in Q8 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that the primary reason for using the name AB's Sales was because A and B knew about the B.C.company and wanted to get some of its business.In this situation,as their lawyer,you would advise A and B that

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The fact that A and B chose the name AB's Sales specifically to target a pre-existing company in British Columbia indicates that they may be engaging in unfair competition. It is possible that the B.C. company could file a lawsuit for trademark infringement or passing off. Therefore, it would be advisable for A and B to reconsider using the name AB's Sales and choose a name that does not infringe on the B.C. company's rights.

Question 4

Use this fact situation to answer the related questions that follow. John was recently fired from a large company located in Toronto,Ontario,which does business over the Internet.After being fired,John moved to New York City,U.S.A.,and then set up a blog in which he maligned his former employer and its business practices.When the company read the blog,it decided to sue John and the Internet Service provider (ISP)over which John's blog was carried.
In this case,the company will probably succeed against John in an action for

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John's actions of maligning his former employer and its business practices on his blog can be considered as defamation. The company can sue him for this tort as it harms their reputation and business. The other options mentioned do not apply in this situation as there is no breach of confidentiality provisions, no misrepresentation or fraud involved.

Question 5

Use this fact situation to answer the related questions that follow. A and B have decided to go into the business of selling goods,but wish to use the Internet to reach potential customers all over Canada who can both buy from them and pay using the Internet.
As prudent businesspersons,A and B will

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In order to effectively conduct their business online, A and B should register a domain name, negotiate an Internet access agreement to ensure they have reliable and secure access to the Internet, negotiate a website development agreement to build a website that showcases their products and services, and negotiate a website-hosting agreement to ensure their website can be accessed by potential customers. All of the options provided are important steps in establishing an online business presence.

Question 6

Use this fact situation to answer the questions that follow and relate to it. A and B,based in Ontario,decide that the name of their e-business,which will be displayed on the business website,will be AB's Sales.However,another company in British Columbia has been carrying on business as AB's Sales and has had the name prominently displayed on its web page for the past five years.This B.C.company also deals in the same kind of goods that A and B's business will deal in.
As the lawyer for A and B,you will advise them that

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A and B cannot use the name AB's Sales as it is already being used by another company in British Columbia. This could lead to confusion among customers and potential legal issues. It would be in their best interest to reconsider using the name and choose something else to avoid any potential legal issues.

Question 7

Electronic retailing can be divided into the following categories:

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Electronic retailing includes the sale of tangible goods (such as clothing, appliances, and books), services (such as online banking and travel booking), and electronic goods (such as software, music, and movies). Therefore, E, which includes all three categories, is the best choice.

Question 8

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. In deciding on the best way to ensure that their customers agree to all of their terms and conditions of sale,A and B will consider

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Using either a web-wrap or click-wrap agreement or both would be the best choice to ensure that customers agree to all of A and B's terms and conditions of sale. This provides A and B with multiple options to ensure that their terms are seen and agreed to by customers.

Question 9

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. Since A and B are doing business in Canada,they do not have to worry about whether their contracts need to be in writing or whether an electronic signature constitutes a real signature because

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Both provincial e-commerce legislation and the federal PIPEDA provide provisions that make e-contracts legal and e-signatures valid in Canada. Therefore, A and B do not have to worry about the validity of their contracts and signatures.

Question 10

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. Also in this case,

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The ISP can be sued, but will not be found liable, because the Communications Decency Act provides immunity to ISPs for content posted by third-party users. As long as the ISP did not create or edit the content, they are protected from liability.

Question 11

E-cash is a software payment system that allows

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E-cash is a form of digital currency that allows for the anonymous transfer of money over the Internet, without the need for a physical intermediary like a credit or debit card. It is a software payment system that relies on cryptographic algorithms to ensure the security and privacy of transactions.

Question 12

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Now assume that when Henry designed the website,he did so without any links to the Nova Scotia company.In this case,

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The answer of Use the fact situation in Q13 to...

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes "e-commerce"?

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All the statements accurately describe aspects of e-commerce. It is a rapidly growing sector that involves transactions over computer networks, includes product delivery facilitated by computers, and has seen significant growth since 1995.

Question 14

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Among other things,a breach or tort committed by Henry's company would be based on

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All of the choices given are contributing factors to a potential breach or tort committed by Henry's company. The confusion caused by the link to the Nova Scotia company, the real potential for a loss of sales by the Nova Scotia company, and the link on the website to the Nova Scotia company could all be seen as negligent actions by Henry's company. Additionally, the fact that the Nova Scotia company has developed a reputation for quality goods could be seen as a factor in any potential harm caused by Henry's company's actions.

Question 15

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that Henry based his design for his company's website on a similar design which he found on the website of an Ontario company.In this case,

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By basing his design for his company's website on a similar design found on the website of an Ontario company, Henry would be reproducing the Ontario company's copyrighted work without permission. Similarly, Henry's company would also be infringing the copyrighted work by displaying it on their website. Therefore, both Henry and his company would be infringing the copyright of the Ontario company.

Question 16

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. The type of business that A and B are setting up is called

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The answer of Use the fact situation in Q2 to...

Question 17

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. The type of payment that the business will most likely use is

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The answer of Use the fact situation in Q2 to...

Question 18

The Internet is

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The Internet is a network of interconnected logical networks, which connects millions of computers worldwide. It is not just a space within a computer or a specific information system, but a vast network that facilitates the exchange of information, communication, and commerce. While terms such as cyberspace and e-cash are related to the internet, they do not fully encompass what it is.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of the supply of a service by electronic retailing?

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The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 20

Use this fact situation to answer the related questions that follow. Henry is developing a website for a large multinational Canadian manufacturing company located in British Columbia,which carries on its business over the Internet.His website incorporates the name of the company,its logo,which is a five-pointed flaming star,and also a link to the website of another company,located in Halifax,Nova Scotia,which is well known across Canada for its top-quality products and which has registered its name under the Trade-marks Act and its website under the Copyright Act.When the Nova Scotia company hears about Henry's company's website,it takes a good look at it and then,in order to ensure that it will not suffer a drop in sales,decides to sue Henry's company.
In this case,Henry's company has

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Henry's company has used the registered name and website of the Nova Scotia company without authorization, which constitutes passing-off under the Trade-marks Act. Additionally, using the Nova Scotia company's logo without permission could constitute a breach of the copyright in the logo, thus also constituting a breach of the Copyright Act. Therefore, Henry's company has committed both the tort of passing-off and a breach of the passing-off provisions of the Trade-marks Act.

Quiz 32: Electronic Commerce

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. One major concern that A and B will have related to carrying on their business over the Internet is

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. In attempting to determine the proper jurisdiction for its lawsuit,the company will probably

Use the fact situation in Q8 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that the primary reason for using the name AB's Sales was because A and B knew about the B.C.company and wanted to get some of its business.In this situation,as their lawyer,you would advise A and B that

Use this fact situation to answer the related questions that follow. A and B have decided to go into the business of selling goods,but wish to use the Internet to reach potential customers all over Canada who can both buy from them and pay using the Internet. As prudent businesspersons,A and B will

Electronic retailing can be divided into the following categories:

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. In deciding on the best way to ensure that their customers agree to all of their terms and conditions of sale,A and B will consider

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. Since A and B are doing business in Canada,they do not have to worry about whether their contracts need to be in writing or whether an electronic signature constitutes a real signature because

Use the fact situation in Q10 to answer the related question that follows. Also in this case,

E-cash is a software payment system that allows

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Now assume that when Henry designed the website,he did so without any links to the Nova Scotia company.In this case,

Which of the following statements best describes "e-commerce"?

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Among other things,a breach or tort committed by Henry's company would be based on

Use the fact situation in Q13 to answer the related question that follows. Assume that Henry based his design for his company's website on a similar design which he found on the website of an Ontario company.In this case,

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. The type of business that A and B are setting up is called

Use the fact situation in Q2 to answer the related question that follows. The type of payment that the business will most likely use is

The Internet is

Which of the following is an example of the supply of a service by electronic retailing?