Question 1

Which of the following is true with respect to privacy law in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Privacy protection is found primarily in the common law. 
B)  Organizations in the private sector are subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with respect to the personal information they collect. 
C)  The power to enact privacy legislation has been exclusively granted to the federal government. 
D)  Privacy laws are generally considered unnecessary because voluntary privacy protection has been so successful. 
E)  The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is designed only to regulate the government in its collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. 
A)  Privacy protection is found primarily in the common law. 
B)  Organizations in the private sector are subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with respect to the personal information they collect. 
C)  The power to enact privacy legislation has been exclusively granted to the federal government. 
D)  Privacy laws are generally considered unnecessary because voluntary privacy protection has been so successful. 
E)  The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is designed only to regulate the government in its collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Question 2

Identify the factors that courts look to when dealing to determine jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

1.The connection between the forum and t

Question 3

Which of the following statements would be true with regard to the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A password or encryption does not authenticate an electronic document. 
B)  The use of electronic documents is not allowed with regards to online purchase of goods. 
C)  The UECA changes the law with respect to the requirement of written documents and signatures. 
D)  A signature equivalent may be a password or some other form of encryption. 
E)  An offer will be accepted and a contract formed only when the offer is sent and accepted by snail mail, and not email. 
A)  A password or encryption does not authenticate an electronic document. 
B)  The use of electronic documents is not allowed with regards to online purchase of goods. 
C)  The UECA changes the law with respect to the requirement of written documents and signatures. 
D)  A signature equivalent may be a password or some other form of encryption. 
E)  An offer will be accepted and a contract formed only when the offer is sent and accepted by snail mail, and not email.

Question 4

Discuss the Ontario Consumer Protection Act,2002.

Accepted Answer

The Act requires that the supplier discl

Question 5

With regard to the Ontario Consumer Protection Act ,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply only if the consumer resides in Ontario. 
B)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply only if the seller resides in Ontario at the time of the transaction. 
C)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply to all consumer transactions where the consumer or the other party is located in Ontario at the time of the transaction. 
D)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply to all consumer transactions where the consumer or the other party is located anywhere in Canada at the time of the transaction. 
E)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply to all consumer transactions where the consumer or the other party are Canadian residents. 
A)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply only if the consumer resides in Ontario. 
B)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply only if the seller resides in Ontario at the time of the transaction. 
C)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply to all consumer transactions where the consumer or the other party is located in Ontario at the time of the transaction. 
D)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply to all consumer transactions where the consumer or the other party is located anywhere in Canada at the time of the transaction. 
E)  The Act specifically provides that the rights set out in it apply to all consumer transactions where the consumer or the other party are Canadian residents.

Question 6

A signature equivalent for electronic documents might be a password or some other form of encryption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Joe sends Sanjay an offer via email from his Toronto office.The offer contains a provision indicating the offer expires at 5:00 p.m.Toronto time.Sanjay,who lives in Vancouver,replies accepting Joe's offer at 4:00 p.m.Vancouver time.Joe received Sanjay's email acceptance at 9:00a.m.the next day.Which of the following statements is true? (Note the three-hour time difference between Toronto and Vancouver.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe and Sanjay had a binding contract, since Sanjay had accepted by 4:00 p.m. Vancouver time. 
B)  Once Sanjay had sent the email, a binding contract had been formed, regardless of what time Joe received the email. 
C)  Joe's offer had expired. 
D)  The contract became binding once Joe had made the offer. 
E)  A binding contract had been formed once Joe opened Sanjay's email acceptance the next day. 
A)  Joe and Sanjay had a binding contract, since Sanjay had accepted by 4:00 p.m. Vancouver time. 
B)  Once Sanjay had sent the email, a binding contract had been formed, regardless of what time Joe received the email. 
C)  Joe's offer had expired. 
D)  The contract became binding once Joe had made the offer. 
E)  A binding contract had been formed once Joe opened Sanjay's email acceptance the next day.

Question 8

Describe the provision with respect to internet transactions,as set out in the Ontario Consumer Protection Act.

Accepted Answer

The Act specifically provides that the r

Question 9

Describe the most common type of tort on the internet.

Accepted Answer

Defamation is the most common type of to

Question 10

Cybersquatting captures domain names that rightfully should go to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify the forms of electronic money.

Accepted Answer

Credit cards,debit cards,acces

Question 12

Traditional contract rules only apply to written contracts but not internet transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Canada's Uniform Electronic Commerce Act creates rights and obligations with respect to electronic commerce transactions within Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the tort of defamation committed online.

Accepted Answer

The first question to be determined is w

Question 15

With regard to internet jurisdiction,the courts have identified eight factors in determining a real or substantial connection.Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  There need be a connection between the forum and the plaintiff's claim. 
B)  There need be neither an unfairness to the plaintiff nor the defendant in assuming jurisdiction. 
C)  The courts will consider the involvement of the parties to the suit in determining jurisdiction. 
D)  The courts will not consider the standards of jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement prevailing elsewhere. 
E)  The courts will consider the standards of jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement prevailing elsewhere. 
A)  There need be a connection between the forum and the plaintiff's claim. 
B)  There need be neither an unfairness to the plaintiff nor the defendant in assuming jurisdiction. 
C)  The courts will consider the involvement of the parties to the suit in determining jurisdiction. 
D)  The courts will not consider the standards of jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement prevailing elsewhere. 
E)  The courts will consider the standards of jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement prevailing elsewhere.

Question 16

In order to be effective,employers who monitor their employees' email are well advised to do so secretly,without informing their employees of this practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting transactions online negates the need to satisfy the normal requirements of a contract. 
B)  It is unlikely that the courts will extend the postbox rule to apply to online transactions. 
C)  Legislation has been passed in some jurisdictions to make electronic documents equivalent to written ones. 
D)  Reasonableness of terms can affect the enforceability of electronic contracts. 
E)  Clicking an "I Accept" button may constitute valid acceptance of the terms of an agreement. 
A)  Conducting transactions online negates the need to satisfy the normal requirements of a contract. 
B)  It is unlikely that the courts will extend the postbox rule to apply to online transactions. 
C)  Legislation has been passed in some jurisdictions to make electronic documents equivalent to written ones. 
D)  Reasonableness of terms can affect the enforceability of electronic contracts. 
E)  Clicking an "I Accept" button may constitute valid acceptance of the terms of an agreement.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding privacy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organization is responsible for the protection of personal information such as driver's licence information. 
B)  Employers are not liable for employees' abuses of privacy. 
C)  Credit card and debit card fraud is now virtually impossible with the new safeguards in place. 
D)  The incidence of personal identification numbers (PIN) theft has been eliminated. 
E)  Since the development of 128 bit encryption, wireless networks are 100 percent protected against unauthorized access. 
A)  An organization is responsible for the protection of personal information such as driver's licence information. 
B)  Employers are not liable for employees' abuses of privacy. 
C)  Credit card and debit card fraud is now virtually impossible with the new safeguards in place. 
D)  The incidence of personal identification numbers (PIN) theft has been eliminated. 
E)  Since the development of 128 bit encryption, wireless networks are 100 percent protected against unauthorized access.

Question 19

The Canadian government was successful in forcing the Canadian components of eBay to disclose their financial records on certain "power sellers" to Revenue Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In assessing damages for defamation over the internet,the size of the audience is irrelevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true with respect to privacy law in Canada?

Identify the factors that courts look to when dealing to determine jurisdiction.

Which of the following statements would be true with regard to the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)?

Discuss the Ontario Consumer Protection Act,2002.

With regard to the Ontario Consumer Protection Act ,which of the following statements is true?

A signature equivalent for electronic documents might be a password or some other form of encryption.

Describe the provision with respect to internet transactions,as set out in the Ontario Consumer Protection Act.

Describe the most common type of tort on the internet.

Cybersquatting captures domain names that rightfully should go to others.

Identify the forms of electronic money.

Traditional contract rules only apply to written contracts but not internet transactions.

Canada's Uniform Electronic Commerce Act creates rights and obligations with respect to electronic commerce transactions within Canada.

Describe the tort of defamation committed online.

With regard to internet jurisdiction,the courts have identified eight factors in determining a real or substantial connection.Which of the following statements is false?

In order to be effective,employers who monitor their employees' email are well advised to do so secretly,without informing their employees of this practice.

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is false?

Which of the following statements regarding privacy is true?

The Canadian government was successful in forcing the Canadian components of eBay to disclose their financial records on certain "power sellers" to Revenue Canada.

In assessing damages for defamation over the internet,the size of the audience is irrelevant.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters

Exam 14: Information Technology and the Internet

Which of the following is true with respect to privacy law in Canada?

Identify the factors that courts look to when dealing to determine jurisdiction.

Which of the following statements would be true with regard to the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)?

Discuss the Ontario Consumer Protection Act,2002.

With regard to the Ontario Consumer Protection Act ,which of the following statements is true?

A signature equivalent for electronic documents might be a password or some other form of encryption.

Describe the provision with respect to internet transactions,as set out in the Ontario Consumer Protection Act.

Describe the most common type of tort on the internet.

Cybersquatting captures domain names that rightfully should go to others.

Identify the forms of electronic money.

Traditional contract rules only apply to written contracts but not internet transactions.

Canada's Uniform Electronic Commerce Act creates rights and obligations with respect to electronic commerce transactions within Canada.

Describe the tort of defamation committed online.

With regard to internet jurisdiction,the courts have identified eight factors in determining a real or substantial connection.Which of the following statements is false?

In order to be effective,employers who monitor their employees' email are well advised to do so secretly,without informing their employees of this practice.

Which of the following statements regarding online transactions is false?

Which of the following statements regarding privacy is true?

The Canadian government was successful in forcing the Canadian components of eBay to disclose their financial records on certain "power sellers" to Revenue Canada.

In assessing damages for defamation over the internet,the size of the audience is irrelevant.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters