Laura is concerned that her emails may be read by third parties and that her internet "surfing" is being tracked by businesses hoping to use the information to inundate her with unsolicited email advertising.She is also convinced that embedded software devices on her computer give others the ability to access her private information.Her friends think she is just being paranoid.Which of the following is true in respect of privacy on the internet?

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It is true that email communication is not secure, and encryption is one way to ensure privacy. However, it is not true that encryption provides perfect protection against hackers. It only makes it harder for them to access the information. Option A is incorrect because while privacy laws exist, they are not foolproof and do not always prevent third parties from accessing private information. Option B is incorrect because voluntary protection of privacy may not always be effective for all users. Option C is incorrect because while the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act applies to all provinces, each province also has its own privacy legislation.

Laura Is Concerned That Her Emails May Be Read by Third