Question 1

The opt-in model for informed consent requires an affirmative action by the consumer before a company can collect and use information.

Accepted Answer

The opt-in model requires the consumer to actively give their consent before a company can collect and use their information. This can be in the form of checking a box or clicking a button to indicate their agreement.

Question 2

The Federal Communications Commission's new privacy rules apply to both broadband ISPs and websites.

Accepted Answer

The FCC's privacy rules apply specifically to broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and not to websites, which are generally regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Question 3

____________ allows someone to obtain an exclusive monopoly on the ideas behind an invention for 20 years.

Accepted Answer

Patent law allows someone to obtain an exclusive monopoly on the ideas behind an invention for 20 years. Copyright law pertains to original works of authorship, while trade secret law protects confidential information from being disclosed to the public. Trademark law protects distinctive names, logos, and symbols used to distinguish goods or services in the marketplace.

Question 4

Describe and evaluate the different methods that are being used to protect online privacy.Which of these methods do you think is or could be the most effective?

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Question 5

All of the following are factors that will be considered in determining whether use of copyrighted material is "fair use" except the:

Accepted Answer

While the availability of the work on the web may be a factor in determining fair use in some cases, it is not always a determining factor and is therefore not always considered. The other factors listed (nature of the work, amount of work used, and market effect of the use) are generally considered in determining fair use.

Question 6

The AdChoices program is an industry-sponsored initiative to encourage websites to be more transparent about how they use personal information and to make it more likely that appropriate ads are shown to users.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the AdChoices program.

Question 7

How is it possible to measure the strength of privacy policies?

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Question 8

____________ is a tiered notice and response system aimed at reducing copyright infringement over P2P networks.

Accepted Answer

The CAS (Copyright Alert System) is a tiered notice and response system developed by major U.S. internet service providers and aimed at reducing copyright infringement over peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. It operates by sending increasingly stern notifications to users who are suspected of copyright infringement, with penalties ranging from simple warnings to throttled internet speeds or temporary suspension of internet service.

Question 9

Describe the fantasy sport business and the issues it raises.

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Question 10

What is the major reason the Internet has such potential for destroying traditional conceptions and implementations of intellectual property law?

Accepted Answer

The ability to make perfect copies of digital works at little cost means that once a digital work is distributed on the internet, it can be easily replicated and circulated without the control of the original owner. This makes it difficult to enforce intellectual property rights and protect the economic interests of creators and owners of digital works.

Question 11

Which of the following situations would not qualify for the fair use exception to U.S.copyright law?

Accepted Answer

Copying a photograph from a website and placing it on a personal website is not considered fair use as it does not serve a transformative purpose and may negatively affect the market value of the original work.

Question 12

All of the following are possible penalties for violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)except:

Accepted Answer

The maximum imprisonment penalty for a first offense under the DMCA is five years, not ten.

Question 13

Which case was instrumental in paving the way for Internet business methods patents?

Accepted Answer

State Street Bank & Trust Co.v.Signature Financial Group,Inc. case established in 1998 that business methods involving software could be patented, which paved the way for internet business methods patents.

Question 14

All of the following statements about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)are true except:

Accepted Answer

The DMCA provides a safe harbor for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) under certain conditions, meaning they are not automatically held responsible for their users' actions if they comply with specific requirements, such as removing infringing content upon notification.

Question 15

Discuss the Authors Guild's lawsuit against Google with respect to Google's Library Project,and explain why the courts ultimately ruled in Google's favor.

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Question 16

________________ protects original forms of expression in a tangible medium.

Accepted Answer

Copyright law protects original forms of expression, such as literary works, musical compositions, and visual arts, in a tangible medium of expression. It gives the creator exclusive rights to their work and the ability to control how it is used, distributed, and reproduced.

Question 17

In what ways has the European privacy environment turned against American firms such as Facebook and Google?

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Question 18

How long does copyright protection extend for corporate-owned works?

Accepted Answer

Copyright protection for corporate-owned works lasts for 95 years from the date of first publication or 120 years from the date of creation, whichever comes first.

Question 19

Define privacy,information privacy,the right to be forgotten,and informed consent.

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Question 20

All of the following statements about patents are true except:

Accepted Answer

It is actually easier to obtain a patent than a copyright.

Quiz 8: Ethical,social,and Political Issues in E-Commerce