Question 1

Social media postings,wikis,customer reviews,and blogs are all examples of user-generated content.

Accepted Answer

Social media postings, wikis, customer reviews, and blogs are all examples of user-generated content, meaning they are created by users rather than by the company or organization itself.

Question 2

Jorgeson Co. ,on its website,promised the company would not give a customer's personal information to third parties without the customer's consent,but then gave out such information anyway.This practice violates Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Accepted Answer

Section 5 of the FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce, including the unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Jorgeson Co. promised not to give customer information to third parties without consent, but then did so, thus violating Section 5.

Question 3

The European Union does not view privacy as a fundamental right of its citizens,and the EU's policies toward privacy are limited.

Accepted Answer

The European Union recognizes privacy as a fundamental right of its citizens and has established policies such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect individuals' privacy.

Question 4

Rachel works for the Internal Revenue Service and keeps some personal information on her computer at work.There has been suspicion that Rachel has not been keeping tax return information confidential.The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution,prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures,protects Rachel from having the government review the personal information she has on her computer.

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures conducted by the government, but there are exceptions to this rule. If there is probable cause to believe that Rachel has been violating the law by not keeping tax returns confidential, a court order or warrant could be issued that would allow the IRS to search her computer for evidence of wrongdoing. In such a case, the Fourth Amendment would not provide complete protection against government intrusion.

Question 5

What is user-generated content?

Accepted Answer

User-generated content refers to anything created and made publicly available by end-users, including blog posts, comments, videos, photos, and social media posts. It is content that is created by the users themselves rather than a brand or organization.

Option A refers to e-commerce, which is not related to user-generated content. Option B is unsolicited commercial email or spam, which is also not related to user-generated content. Option D refers to big data analysis and insights, which is not the same as user-generated content.

Question 6

The case of Chaney v.Fayette County Public School District held that

Accepted Answer

The case of Chaney v. Fayette County Public School District held that when someone shares a photo with friends online, he or she cannot justifiably expect that the photo will be kept private. This ruling underscores the importance of being cautious when sharing personal information online.

Question 7

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 is a federal statute that regulates email.

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 is a federal statute that regulates email, among other forms of electronic communications.

Question 8

The principle of net neutrality asserts that all information contained on the internet should be regulated equally among each of the fifty states.

Accepted Answer

Net neutrality is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally by internet service providers, without discriminating against or charging differently by user, content, website, platform, application, or method of communication. It does not specifically address how information is regulated among states.

Question 9

When you shop online,most retailers collect personal information about you.

Accepted Answer

When you make a purchase online, most retailers collect personal information such as name, address, email address, payment information, and purchase history for various purposes such as marketing, fraud prevention, and order fulfillment. This information is often stored in their system and may be shared with third-party service providers for targeted advertising or other marketing purposes. It is important to read and understand the privacy policies of retailers before making any online purchases to ensure your personal information is being handled properly.

Question 10

Under the ECPA,any intended recipient has the right to disclose the content of an email.

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) allows any intended recipient of an email to disclose the content of the communication under certain circumstances, including if they give consent or if the disclosure is necessary to provide the service or protect the rights of the provider. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 11

Burns Medicine Shop developed a website where customers could ask the pharmacists questions and could refill prescriptions online.What statute requires Burns to have and disclose a privacy policy to anyone using the website?

Accepted Answer

No statutes presently require websites to have or disclose a privacy policy.

Question 12

Spam is illegal per se.

Accepted Answer

Spam is not universally illegal, but there are laws and regulations in many countries that limit or prohibit unsolicited advertising messages. However, spam itself is not inherently illegal.

Question 13

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the EU General Data Protection Regulation?

Accepted Answer

The EU General Data Protection Regulation allows individuals to withdraw their consent for a company to process their personal data at any time, giving them the right to stop companies from processing their data.

Option A is incorrect because the GDPR defines data as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, directly or indirectly.

Option B is incorrect because the GDPR applies to any company that processes the personal data of individuals residing within the EU, regardless of where the company is located.

Option D is incorrect because the GDPR requires businesses to delete or anonymize personal data once the purpose for which it was initially collected has been fulfilled. They cannot keep customer data indefinitely.

Question 14

You make an online purchase of a hooded sweatshirt with the logo of the Dallas Cowboys.The next time you log on,your screen has a banner ad for Dallas Cowboy hats and shirts.This banner ad is most likely the result of

Accepted Answer

This is most likely the result of data mining, where the website or company analyzed your previous purchase and browsing history to suggest related products or services. It is a common marketing technique used by online retailers to personalize their advertisements and improve sales. It is not a coincidence or a result of internet crime or encryption software.

Question 15

The federal government has preempted the field of online privacy,so states may not pass their own online privacy statutes.

Accepted Answer

While the federal government has enacted some online privacy laws and regulations, such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), they have not preempted the field of online privacy entirely. States are still able to pass their own online privacy statutes, as several have already done, such as California's Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the recently passed Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). However, there is a movement for a federal privacy law to create a unified and consistent policy across all states.

Question 16

At its inception,the Communications Decency Act of 1996 created broad immunity for internet service providers (ISPs)and websites.

Accepted Answer

The Communications Decency Act of 1996 created broad immunity for internet service providers (ISPs) and websites under Section 230, which states that “No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.” This has been interpreted to mean that websites are not liable for user-generated content on their platforms.

Question 17

The FISA requires government agencies to delete irrelevant and personally identifying data before providing it to other agencies.

Accepted Answer

The FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) does require government agencies to delete irrelevant and personally identifying data before providing it to other agencies, in order to protect the privacy rights of individuals.

Question 18

The internet of things refers to internet-connected everyday devices,vehicles,and even buildings.

Accepted Answer

The statement is correct. The internet of things (IoT) encompasses a wide range of connected devices that enable data exchange and automation. Examples can include smart thermostats, wearable fitness trackers, connected vehicles, and even smart cities with networked infrastructure.

Question 19

The internet was started in the 1960s as a project to link military contractors and universities.The World Wide Web was created as a subnetwork of the internet.

Accepted Answer

The internet was indeed initially created as a project to link military contractors and universities in the 1960s, and the World Wide Web was created later as a way to access and share information on the internet.

Question 20

After Jan's boyfriend broke up with her,she posted sexually explicit pictures of him on her Facebook page and wrote about how he was a terrible boyfriend.Jan's actions are protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

Jan's actions could potentially be considered revenge porn, which is a crime in some states. It is not protected by the First Amendment as it is a violation of someone's privacy and can cause emotional distress.

Quiz 10: Privacy and Internet Law