Question 1

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  violators are subject to both criminal and civil penalties. 
B)  violators may be subject to civil, but not criminal, penalties. 
C)  only the unauthorized disclosure of e-mail messages constitutes a violation. 
D)  only the unauthorized interception of e-mail messages by the government or an ISP constitutes a violation. 
A)  violators are subject to both criminal and civil penalties. 
B)  violators may be subject to civil, but not criminal, penalties. 
C)  only the unauthorized disclosure of e-mail messages constitutes a violation. 
D)  only the unauthorized interception of e-mail messages by the government or an ISP constitutes a violation. A

Question 2

What statute requires banks and other financial institutions to disclose to consumers any non-public information they wish to reveal to third parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Banking and Financial Institution Privacy Act. 
B)  Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act. 
C)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
D)  Communications Privacy and Decency Act. 
A)  Banking and Financial Institution Privacy Act. 
B)  Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act. 
C)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
D)  Communications Privacy and Decency Act. B

Question 3

The Internet was started in the 1960s as a project to link military contractors and universities.The World Wide Web was created in 1991 as a subnetwork of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When you surf the Internet,information,much of which is anonymous,is collected about you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Consumers have been active in requesting government regulation of web data collection to protect their privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rachel works for the Internal Revenue Service,but keeps some personal information on her computer at work.The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution,prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures,does not apply to the government's right to obtain personal information on her computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  An intended recipient of an e-mail has the right to disclose it to third persons. 
B)  ISPs are prohibited from disclosing the content of electronic messages to anyone other than the addressee, even if the disclosure is necessary for the performance of the ISP's service. 
C)  An employer has the right to monitor workers' e-mail if the monitoring occurs in the ordinary course of business or the employer provides the e-mail system. 
D)  To access e-mail messages that have been stored for 180 days or less, the government must first obtain a search warrant. 
A)  An intended recipient of an e-mail has the right to disclose it to third persons. 
B)  ISPs are prohibited from disclosing the content of electronic messages to anyone other than the addressee, even if the disclosure is necessary for the performance of the ISP's service. 
C)  An employer has the right to monitor workers' e-mail if the monitoring occurs in the ordinary course of business or the employer provides the e-mail system. 
D)  To access e-mail messages that have been stored for 180 days or less, the government must first obtain a search warrant.

Question 8

After Ashley was denied credit for a new car,she checked her credit report with Equifax.The report showed that several credit cards had been issued to her recently,and they had large,unpaid balances.Ashley had not applied for or received these cards.She found out that someone had stolen personal information she had entered onto her computer and used the information to fraudulently obtain the credit cards.Ashley:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a victim of identity theft. 
B)  is protected under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. 
C)  can seek restitution in court. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  is a victim of identity theft. 
B)  is protected under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. 
C)  can seek restitution in court. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act covers:

Accepted Answer

A)  e-mail communications. 
B)  transmissions from cellular phones. 
C)  transmissions from pagers. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  e-mail communications. 
B)  transmissions from cellular phones. 
C)  transmissions from pagers. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Rob works for a federal governmental agency.No policy statements have been reported to the employees regarding their privacy rights or regarding their use of workplace computers for personal business.Rob's supervisor has reason to suspect that Rob has used his workplace computer to order an illegal substance.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rob's employer may search Rob's computer at any time since it was provided by the employer. 
B)  Even if Rob's employer tries to search Rob's computer, if Rob has deleted any incriminating information, the employer will be able to find nothing on his computer to prove Rob was engaged in illegal activity. 
C)  The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, but this amendment does not apply to computers. 
D)  If Rob has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the information on his computer, his employer would have to obtain a search warrant in order to conduct a search of the computer. 
A)  Rob's employer may search Rob's computer at any time since it was provided by the employer. 
B)  Even if Rob's employer tries to search Rob's computer, if Rob has deleted any incriminating information, the employer will be able to find nothing on his computer to prove Rob was engaged in illegal activity. 
C)  The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, but this amendment does not apply to computers. 
D)  If Rob has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the information on his computer, his employer would have to obtain a search warrant in order to conduct a search of the computer.

Question 11

Jorgeson Co.,on its website,promised the company would not give PII to third parties without the customer's consent,but then gave out such information.This practice violates Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE)or unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE)messages:

Accepted Answer

A)  are commonly known as "cookies." 
B)  constitute about 80 percent of all e-mail. 
C)  are estimated to be fraudulent either in content or packaging in approximately one-fourth of all cases. 
D)  although annoying, do lower the cost of connecting to the Internet. 
A)  are commonly known as "cookies." 
B)  constitute about 80 percent of all e-mail. 
C)  are estimated to be fraudulent either in content or packaging in approximately one-fourth of all cases. 
D)  although annoying, do lower the cost of connecting to the Internet.

Question 13

Which of the following countries has not passed legislation to comply with the European Union's directive prohibiting the transfer of personal data to any countries that do not provide adequate privacy protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  Australia 
C)  United States 
D)  New Zealand 
A)  Canada 
B)  Australia 
C)  United States 
D)  New Zealand

Question 14

Identity theft:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a relatively new crime that was created through use of the Internet. 
B)  affects about 8 million American victims each year. 
C)  has slight impact on the victim since consumer law protects owners of credit cards and limits their loss to $50 if they promptly report the loss of their card. 
D)  is now addressed by only state statutes. 
A)  is a relatively new crime that was created through use of the Internet. 
B)  affects about 8 million American victims each year. 
C)  has slight impact on the victim since consumer law protects owners of credit cards and limits their loss to $50 if they promptly report the loss of their card. 
D)  is now addressed by only state statutes.

Question 15

Maria,who lives in the United States,gains unauthorized access to a bank's computer system and steals financial information about customers.Of what is Maria guilty,and under what statute(s)could she be prosecuted?

Accepted Answer

Maria is guilty of hacking,a major crime

Question 16

Online auctions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are the major source of consumer complaints about online fraud. 
B)  involve approximately $1 million worth of goods annually. 
C)  allow people to bid on their own goods. 
D)  allow owners of goods to cross-bid with a group of other sellers. 
A)  are the major source of consumer complaints about online fraud. 
B)  involve approximately $1 million worth of goods annually. 
C)  allow people to bid on their own goods. 
D)  allow owners of goods to cross-bid with a group of other sellers.

Question 17

Discuss common abuses that occur with auctions on the Internet and how these abuses are being addressed.

Accepted Answer

Internet auctions are the number one sou

Question 18

The federal government has preempted the field of online privacy,so states may not pass their own online privacy statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MajorLine offered travel packages,including airfare and hotel accommodations,at a discounted price on their website.However,after Jason charged MajorLine's fees to his credit card,he did not receive the promised airline tickets or the coupons for a reduced hotel rate.He found that other customers had been similarly defrauded.MajorLine:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be prosecuted under state law. 
B)  can be prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  cannot be prosecuted because fraud over the Internet is not yet defined as a crime in any statutes. 
A)  can be prosecuted under state law. 
B)  can be prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  cannot be prosecuted because fraud over the Internet is not yet defined as a crime in any statutes.

Question 20

The CAN-SPAM Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  applies to virtually all promotional e-mails, whether or not the sender has a pre-existing relationship with the recipient. 
B)  provides unavoidable requirements for senders of promotional e-mails. 
C)  requires recipients of unsolicited, pornographic e-mails to notify the Justice Department. 
D)  requires senders of promotional e-mails to provide a valid return address, which may be a post office box or a specific physical location. 
A)  applies to virtually all promotional e-mails, whether or not the sender has a pre-existing relationship with the recipient. 
B)  provides unavoidable requirements for senders of promotional e-mails. 
C)  requires recipients of unsolicited, pornographic e-mails to notify the Justice Department. 
D)  requires senders of promotional e-mails to provide a valid return address, which may be a post office box or a specific physical location.

Exam 41: Cyberlaw

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act:

What statute requires banks and other financial institutions to disclose to consumers any non-public information they wish to reveal to third parties?

The Internet was started in the 1960s as a project to link military contractors and universities.The World Wide Web was created in 1991 as a subnetwork of the Internet.

When you surf the Internet,information,much of which is anonymous,is collected about you.

Consumers have been active in requesting government regulation of web data collection to protect their privacy.

Rachel works for the Internal Revenue Service,but keeps some personal information on her computer at work.The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution,prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures,does not apply to the government's right to obtain personal information on her computer.

Which of the following is NOT true under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act?

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act covers:

Jorgeson Co.,on its website,promised the company would not give PII to third parties without the customer's consent,but then gave out such information.This practice violates Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE)or unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE)messages:

Which of the following countries has not passed legislation to comply with the European Union's directive prohibiting the transfer of personal data to any countries that do not provide adequate privacy protection?

Identity theft:

Maria,who lives in the United States,gains unauthorized access to a bank's computer system and steals financial information about customers.Of what is Maria guilty,and under what statute(s)could she be prosecuted?

Online auctions:

Discuss common abuses that occur with auctions on the Internet and how these abuses are being addressed.

The federal government has preempted the field of online privacy,so states may not pass their own online privacy statutes.

The CAN-SPAM Act:

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