Which of the following is true of the Communications Decency Act of 1996?
A) Businesses can send spam e-mails as long as they don't lie.
B) ISPs are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites.
C) Businesses are liable for invading the right to privacy if they send unsolicited e-mails.
D) The number of servers an ISP can access in a geographical location is limited.

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The Communications Decency Act of 1996 provides immunity for internet service providers (ISPs) from liability for content posted by third parties on their networks, including email users and websites. This means that ISPs cannot be held responsible for the content transmitted over their networks by others. Option A is incorrect because the Act prohibits sending spam emails. Option C is incorrect because the Act does not specifically address invasion of privacy. Option D is also incorrect because there are no provisions in the Act that limit the number of servers an ISP can access in a geographical location.

Which of the Following Is True of the Communications Decency