Which of the following statements regarding privacy law is false?
A) Self-regulation has proven most effective in the area of privacy law.
B) In common law, there is no tort of invasion of privacy.
C) Several provinces have passed legislation creating liability for invasion of privacy.
D) Legislation has been enacted at both the federal and provincial levels to control the collection, use, and distribution of personal information.
E) E-commerce has resulted in increased abuse of personal information.

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Self-regulation in the area of privacy law has not proven to be most effective. Governments around the world have found it necessary to enact legislation to protect personal information due to the limitations of self-regulation, especially in the context of rapid technological advancements and e-commerce.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Privacy Law Is False