Question 1

Employees of Bodegas & Bistros Inc. (2B) maintain a password-protected social media page to "vent about work." When 2B learns of the page, the company intimidates the network that operates the page into revealing the password, and after reviewing the posts, fires the participants. Most likely, this is

Accepted Answer

This is a violation of the Stored Communications Act, which provides privacy protection for stored electronic communications, including social media posts. The company's actions of intimidating the network to reveal the password and then firing the participants based on the content of the posts are not allowed under this act.

Question 2

Sonya and other employees of TransGlobal Inc. maintain a password-protected social media page on which they post comments on work-related issues. The posts range from positive to negative, supporting the page's purpose to "vent about work." When TransGlobal learns of the page, the company intimidates Sonya into revealing the password,and after reviewing the posts, fires her and the other participants. Which federal law discussed in thisChapter most likely applies to this situation? Has this law been violated? Discuss.

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Question 3

Interactive Entertainment Corporation markets its products online. Through the use of cookies, Interactive Entertainment and other online marketers can

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Cookies are used to track individuals' Web browsing activities, allowing online marketers to collect data on user behavior and preferences. This data can then be used to target specific ads and promotions to users. The other choices are not relevant to the use of cookies in online marketing.

Question 4

Copious Bounty, LLC, and other companies operate social media Web sites, issue apps for mobile devices, obtain ad revenue from search engines, and sell directly to consumers from other sites. The privacy rights of the users of these products are frequently defined, not by the courts or legislatures, but by

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The companies that own the social media sites, apps, and other online platforms have a significant role in defining the privacy rights of their users. They establish their own privacy policies and terms of service, which the users must agree to before using the platforms. While some regulations may exist, they are not as comprehensive or as targeted as the policies set in place by the companies themselves.

Question 5

Justin's posts on Facebook provide information that establishes his intent and what he knew at a particular time, indicating potential liability. For this and other reasons, social media posts are often

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Social media posts are often included in discovery in litigation, used by law enforcement to detect and prosecute criminals, and used by federal regulators in investigations into illegal activities. These posts can provide valuable evidence and establish intent or knowledge, making them relevant in legal and regulatory proceedings.

Question 6

Global Reach Corporation uses invisible files created on the computers, smartphones, and other mobile devices of visitors to its Web sites to track the users' browsing activities. These files are

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The invisible files used by Global Reach Corporation are most likely cookies, which are commonly used by websites to track users' browsing activities. While some users may consider this a violation of their privacy, it is not necessarily illegal as long as the company is transparent about their use of cookies and provides options for users to opt-out or delete them.

Question 7

Mobile Device Company (MDC) discovers that defamatory statements about its policies and products are being posted in an online forum. NuView Inc., the Internet service provider whose users are posting the messages, refuses to disclose the identity of the person or persons responsible. MDC should

Accepted Answer

MDC should seek to use the authority of the court to obtain the identity of the person or persons responsible for the defamatory statements. This is the appropriate and legal way to approach the situation. Bringing a suit against NuView would not likely succeed as they are protected from liability under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Counter the statements with their own posts could lead to an online argument and is not a professional way to handle the situation. Posting defamatory statements about NuView would be unethical and could lead to legal consequences.

Question 8

Oversight Corporation monitors employees' electronic communications made in the ordinary course of business. This is

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Question 9

Omni Corporation provides cell phones, laptops, and tablets for its employees to use "in the ordinary course of its business." Omni intercepts the employees' business communications made on these devices. This is

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Question 10

Keisha is an employee of Leeway Corporation. She uses social media in a way that violates her employer's stated social media policies. Leeway first disciplinesits employee and then, after a second transgression, fires her. This is

Accepted Answer

Employers have the right to discipline and terminate employees who violate their social media policies. As long as the policies are clearly stated and not discriminatory, the employer is within their rights to take action against the employee. However, it is important for employers to ensure that their policies comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Question 11

Sales & Revenue, Inc., discovers that defamatory statements about its policies and products are being posted in an online forum. TransWeb Inc., the Internet service provider whose users are posting the messages, refuses to disclose the identity of the person or persons responsible. Sales & Revenuefiles a suit against the anonymous users. The plaintiff can obtain from TransWeb the identity of the persons responsible for the defamatory messages by

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The plaintiff can obtain the identity of the persons responsible for the defamatory messages by using the authority of the court, specifically by filing a subpoena or court order compelling TransWeb to disclose the information. Gaining unauthorized access or using deception would be illegal and unethical.

Question 12

"Dawn" is a song included in the sound track of "eDay," a movie produced and distributed by FasTrac Corporation. The song features a digital sampling of a few seconds of the guitar solo of one of George Harrison's copyrighted sound recordings without permission. Does this digital sampling constitute copyright infringement on the part of FasTrac? Explain.

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Quiz 7: Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy