Which of the following statements about consumer privacy issues is most likely true?
A) Consumers lack any capabilities or tools to limit the personal information gathered about them on the Internet.
B) According to the Fair Information Practice Principles, Internet companies must clearly post their privacy policies.
C) Disabling cookies has no impact on consumers' ability to access the Internet.
D) According to the Fair Information Practice Principles, consumers cannot access information collected about them on Internet sites.
E) When Internet users "opt in," they relinquish their ability to set terms under which they give personal information.

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The Fair Information Practice Principles require Internet companies to clearly post their privacy policies, making choice B the most likely true statement. Choice A is false as consumers can use privacy tools and settings to limit the personal information gathered about them. Choice C is also false as disabling cookies can impact access to certain sites. Choice D is false as the Fair Information Practice Principles also require companies to allow consumers access to information collected about them. Choice E is false as opting in does not necessarily mean relinquishing control over personal information.

Which of the Following Statements About Consumer Privacy Issues Is