Exam 14: Information Technology and the Internet

Whether a contract or another form of internet communication, UECA provisions determine, a message is sent as soon as it is committed to the system, and it is received as soon as it arrives on the recipients's computer, even if it is never read.

PayPal, and other similar services are foolproof methods to insure the consumer gets what he has paid for.

Citron v. Zundel, involved a Canadian human rights complaint involving an internet hate site. What did the Tribunal find?

When a judgment is obtained against a foreign service provider, which of the following statements is true

In determining jurisdiction for electronic commerce, what factor is particularly important.

Ontario's Consumer Protection Act specifically provides rights set out in it that apply to all consumer internet transactions.

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Which of the following statements regarding privacy is true?

Discuss the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act with respect to electronic signatures.

Employment with respect to the internet is an important area of concern. Which of the following statements is false.

While at work, Neil would spend a considerable amount of time on the Internet. After multiple warnings, Neil was fired from his job as a result. To get back at his boss, Neil anonymously posted several untrue and offensive messages about his boss to an Internet discussion board frequently visited by his employer's customers and suppliers. Which of the following is true?

In determining jurisdiction, contract law is irrelevant. Explain.

Electronic signatures provides a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

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

Which of the following statements regarding the registration of domain names and trademarks is true

Explain the concept of long-arm statutes.

Personal use of computers by a company's employees can expose the employer to a variety of liabilities. Discuss some practical solutions available to the employer which help contain this risk.

An offer accepted on a website or by email will be effective so long as the basic requirements of acceptance are made. Which of the following statements are true?

Burke v. NYP Holdings Inc. involved defamation over the internet. According to this case, which of the following is true?

Can offences committed via the Internet be the subject of criminal prosecution? Explain.