Exam 10: Cyberlaw, Social Media, and Privacy

Jan Lesh was able to gain access to the federal government's records on student loans and loan repayments. Lesh changed his loan balance from $8200.00 to $2800.00. Lesh then repaid the $2800.00 and received his notice of payment in full. Has Lesh committed any crimes?

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Lesh has violated the Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
He accessed the information on student loans without authorization and then changed the amount of his loan balance. In addition, the repayment of only $2800 as opposed to
$8200 and the receipt of the "payment in full" statement was a form of theft. Lesh took funds from the government that did not belong to him. He accomplished the embezzlement in a peculiar way, but he did take government funds.

Employee e-mails can be used to establish criminal intent in prosecution of companies.

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Employers have no right of access to employees' emails if they promised the employees privacy.

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Which federal law controls websites that collect information from children?

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Question 4

Rune Rutledge was looking for a mercenary to kill his business partner. He found a listing on Craigslist that indicated the following: "Former IRAQ War solider. Protection services and other types of services available for those who need to send a message to others." Rune made contact with the soldier and the two entered into a contract for the solider to kill Rune's partner. Rune's partner was killed and his partner's family has sued Craigslist. Which of the following is an accurate summary of the legal issues in this situation?

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Question 5

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFA) applies only to federal employees.

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Question 6

At least one court has held that the placement of cookies on an individual's computer without consent is a form of unauthorized access.

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Question 7

Cyberspace companies are exempt from the consumer privacy rules on use of consumer information and sale of consumer lists.

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Question 8

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on Tweets?

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Question 9

Which act makes it a crime to willfully infringe copyrighted materials via electronic means that worth more than $1,000?

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Question 10

There are state laws, but no federal laws, concerning cyberbullying.

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Question 11

Jane Erroll has applied for a position with Lakes Distribution Company. When Jane arrives for her interview she is asked several questions about events and photos that were posted on her Facebook page. Jane has an open setting on her Facebook page so that it is publicly available. Jane apparently did not provide sufficient explanations for what was posted on her Facebook page and does not get the job despite being qualified for the position. Which of the following statements is correct about Jane's experience?

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Question 12

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on text messages?

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Question 13

Servers are always required to reveal the identity of their customers and users.

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Question 14

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act applies to all forms of electronic communication.

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Question 15

The Economic Espionage Act makes it a crime to take trade secrets by computer.

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Question 16

Tapping into federal income tax returns to get information is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

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Question 17

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on Facebook access?

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Question 18

Under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, unauthorized access to government computers is a felony.

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Question 19

Employers are permitted to monitor employee Tweets about company issues.

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Jan Lesh was able to gain access to the federal government's records on student loans and loan repayments. Lesh changed his loan balance from $8200.00 to $2800.00. Lesh then repaid the $2800.00 and received his notice of payment in full. Has Lesh committed any crimes?

Employee e-mails can be used to establish criminal intent in prosecution of companies.

Employers have no right of access to employees' emails if they promised the employees privacy.

Which federal law controls websites that collect information from children?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFA) applies only to federal employees.

At least one court has held that the placement of cookies on an individual's computer without consent is a form of unauthorized access.

Cyberspace companies are exempt from the consumer privacy rules on use of consumer information and sale of consumer lists.

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on Tweets?

Which act makes it a crime to willfully infringe copyrighted materials via electronic means that worth more than $1,000?

There are state laws, but no federal laws, concerning cyberbullying.

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on text messages?

Servers are always required to reveal the identity of their customers and users.

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act applies to all forms of electronic communication.

The Economic Espionage Act makes it a crime to take trade secrets by computer.

Tapping into federal income tax returns to get information is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on Facebook access?

Under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, unauthorized access to government computers is a felony.

Employers are permitted to monitor employee Tweets about company issues.

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Exam 10: Cyberlaw, Social Media, and Privacy

Jan Lesh was able to gain access to the federal government's records on student loans and loan repayments. Lesh changed his loan balance from $8200.00 to $2800.00. Lesh then repaid the $2800.00 and received his notice of payment in full. Has Lesh committed any crimes?

Employee e-mails can be used to establish criminal intent in prosecution of companies.

Employers have no right of access to employees' e­mails if they promised the employees privacy.

Which federal law controls websites that collect information from children?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFA) applies only to federal employees.

At least one court has held that the placement of cookies on an individual's computer without consent is a form of unauthorized access.

Cyberspace companies are exempt from the consumer privacy rules on use of consumer information and sale of consumer lists.

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on Tweets?

Which act makes it a crime to willfully infringe copyrighted materials via electronic means that worth more than $1,000?

There are state laws, but no federal laws, concerning cyberbullying.

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on text messages?

Servers are always required to reveal the identity of their customers and users.

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act applies to all forms of electronic communication.

The Economic Espionage Act makes it a crime to take trade secrets by computer.

Tapping into federal income tax returns to get information is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Which of the following is correct about Lakes' policy on Facebook access?

Under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, unauthorized access to government computers is a felony.

Employers are permitted to monitor employee Tweets about company issues.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Sales: Product Advertising and Liability

Products: Business Intellectual Property

Business Competition: Antitrust

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management: Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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Employers have no right of access to employees' emails if they promised the employees privacy.