Question 1

Privacy protection is provided under common law .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of tort law to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since common law provides adequate protection, no new statutes need to be passed to provide additional protection. 
B)  It is unlikely that courts will be willing to expand existing tort law to encompass new technologies. 
C)  Companies that sell their products over the Internet will cannot be held liable under the laws of negligence if that product causes injury. 
D)  Because the Internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience, torts such as deceit, negligent misstatement, and defamation normal civil and criminal remedies do not apply. 
E)  The principle of defamation will apply to the Internet just like any other form of communication, but the problems of jurisdiction and whom to sue will create significant obstacles. 
A)  Since common law provides adequate protection, no new statutes need to be passed to provide additional protection. 
B)  It is unlikely that courts will be willing to expand existing tort law to encompass new technologies. 
C)  Companies that sell their products over the Internet will cannot be held liable under the laws of negligence if that product causes injury. 
D)  Because the Internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience, torts such as deceit, negligent misstatement, and defamation normal civil and criminal remedies do not apply. 
E)  The principle of defamation will apply to the Internet just like any other form of communication, but the problems of jurisdiction and whom to sue will create significant obstacles.

Question 3

Identify the three torts that are often committed online.

Accepted Answer

The torts include de

Question 4

Attempts at self-regulation of the Internet have been largely successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss alternative dispute resolution with respect to online transactions.

Accepted Answer

Alternative dispute resolution methods s

Question 6

With respect to the online contracts, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
B)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that a contract is formed when the communication of an acceptance through instantaneous communication is sent. 
C)  Online contracts do not require all the essential elements of a contract such as consensus, capacity, and legality. 
D)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an invitation to treat in all cases qualifies as an offer. 
E)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an offer may be made and accepted electronically. 
A)  The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
B)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that a contract is formed when the communication of an acceptance through instantaneous communication is sent. 
C)  Online contracts do not require all the essential elements of a contract such as consensus, capacity, and legality. 
D)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an invitation to treat in all cases qualifies as an offer. 
E)  The Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UEC
A)  clearly states that an offer may be made and accepted electronically.

Question 7

Identify the impact the internet and other forms of electronic communication have had on intellectual property.

Accepted Answer

Canadian copyright law protect

Question 8

With regards to online contracts, which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumers cannot be held liable for terms that they did not actually read. 
B)  Exemption clauses in electronic contracts do not have to be brought to the attention of the person accepting. 
C)  Canadian consumers may have to have their claims heard in foreign jurisdictions. 
D)  An electronic document becomes effective only once the consumer is provided with a paper copy. 
E)  The electronic equivalent of small print, is the part of a document that cannot be seen on the screen. 
A)  Consumers cannot be held liable for terms that they did not actually read. 
B)  Exemption clauses in electronic contracts do not have to be brought to the attention of the person accepting. 
C)  Canadian consumers may have to have their claims heard in foreign jurisdictions. 
D)  An electronic document becomes effective only once the consumer is provided with a paper copy. 
E)  The electronic equivalent of small print, is the part of a document that cannot be seen on the screen.

Question 9

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of intellectual property law to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Canada, the design of an integrated circuit embodied in a computer chip is protected by a specific statute created for that purpose. 
B)  Because of the "wild west" nature of the Internet, web sites have typically been exempt from traditional trademark and copyright laws. 
C)  Copyright law provides the owner of electronic material with the legal right to prevent unauthorized copying, but does not give the owner any exclusive rights to rent it or otherwise control its use. 
D)  If a user accesses a web site on which a trademark appears, an actionable infringement has taken place. 
E)  The Napster trial and other high-profile cases have shown the courts remain powerless to stop abuse of intellectual property rights on the Internet. 
A)  In Canada, the design of an integrated circuit embodied in a computer chip is protected by a specific statute created for that purpose. 
B)  Because of the "wild west" nature of the Internet, web sites have typically been exempt from traditional trademark and copyright laws. 
C)  Copyright law provides the owner of electronic material with the legal right to prevent unauthorized copying, but does not give the owner any exclusive rights to rent it or otherwise control its use. 
D)  If a user accesses a web site on which a trademark appears, an actionable infringement has taken place. 
E)  The Napster trial and other high-profile cases have shown the courts remain powerless to stop abuse of intellectual property rights on the Internet.

Question 10

Determining where the contract was formed is an important factor in determining the laws of what jurisdiction will apply to the transaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is used to authenticate the identity of a person of a party to an online contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital waterboarding 
B)  File formatting 
C)  Information encryption security 
D)  Digital certificate 
E)  A court order 
A)  Digital waterboarding 
B)  File formatting 
C)  Information encryption security 
D)  Digital certificate 
E)  A court order

Question 12

In Canada as of January 1st, 2004, all organizations involved in the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with their commercial activities must be in compliance of PIPEDA federal legislation (or, where enacted, equivalent provincial legislation). Discuss the salient points of the legislation with which businesses must be in compliance.

Accepted Answer

The organization must be accountable for

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Companies that sell their products over the internet will still be held liable. Explain.

Accepted Answer

If the purchaser is the injured party, h

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Employers can find themselves tied to criminal activities on the Internet through the actions of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even if the basic requirements of acceptance are met, an offer accepted by e-mail has been deemed legally ineffective. 
B)  Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada. 
C)  Clicking an "I Accept" button is used by some online vendors to make an internet user believe that the terms presented are binding, however "click-wrap" cases have confirmed that this action has no legal effect. 
D)  Many jurisdictions have passed legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
E)  Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule". 
A)  Even if the basic requirements of acceptance are met, an offer accepted by e-mail has been deemed legally ineffective. 
B)  Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada. 
C)  Clicking an "I Accept" button is used by some online vendors to make an internet user believe that the terms presented are binding, however "click-wrap" cases have confirmed that this action has no legal effect. 
D)  Many jurisdictions have passed legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
E)  Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule".

Question 18

Discuss the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002.

Accepted Answer

The Act requires that the supplier discl

Question 19

A major problem concerning the internet is to determine what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Because the internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience, torts involving defamation is a primary concern. Which of the following statements regarding defamation over the internet is false.

Accepted Answer

A)  Material placed on the internet, via a website, where it may be accessed by a large audience, has been likened to broadcasting information on television or radio. 
B)  The courts are reluctant to create new categories of torts, and hence have been unwilling to consider defamation over the internet. 
C)  Intermediaries, such as ISPs' will be liable for defamation only if they encouraged the offending behaviour, or if they knew or ought to have known of it and failed to remove it after notification. 
D)  Where several connecting factors exist, Canadian courts appear willing to assume jurisdiction. 
E)  When determining damages, the size of the audience has been regarded as relevant. 
A)  Material placed on the internet, via a website, where it may be accessed by a large audience, has been likened to broadcasting information on television or radio. 
B)  The courts are reluctant to create new categories of torts, and hence have been unwilling to consider defamation over the internet. 
C)  Intermediaries, such as ISPs' will be liable for defamation only if they encouraged the offending behaviour, or if they knew or ought to have known of it and failed to remove it after notification. 
D)  Where several connecting factors exist, Canadian courts appear willing to assume jurisdiction. 
E)  When determining damages, the size of the audience has been regarded as relevant.

Privacy protection is provided under common law .

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of tort law to the Internet?

Identify the three torts that are often committed online.

Attempts at self-regulation of the Internet have been largely successful.

Discuss alternative dispute resolution with respect to online transactions.

With respect to the online contracts, which of the following statements is true?

Identify the impact the internet and other forms of electronic communication have had on intellectual property.

With regards to online contracts, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of intellectual property law to the Internet?

Determining where the contract was formed is an important factor in determining the laws of what jurisdiction will apply to the transaction.

Which of the following is used to authenticate the identity of a person of a party to an online contract?

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

Companies that sell their products over the internet will still be held liable. Explain.

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

Employers can find themselves tied to criminal activities on the Internet through the actions of their employees.

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?

Discuss the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002.

A major problem concerning the internet is to determine what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions.

Because the internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience, torts involving defamation is a primary concern. Which of the following statements regarding defamation over the internet is false.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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

Privacy protection is provided under common law .

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of tort law to the Internet?

Identify the three torts that are often committed online.

Attempts at self-regulation of the Internet have been largely successful.

Discuss alternative dispute resolution with respect to online transactions.

With respect to the online contracts, which of the following statements is true?

Identify the impact the internet and other forms of electronic communication have had on intellectual property.

With regards to online contracts, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of intellectual property law to the Internet?

Determining where the contract was formed is an important factor in determining the laws of what jurisdiction will apply to the transaction.

Which of the following is used to authenticate the identity of a person of a party to an online contract?

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

Companies that sell their products over the internet will still be held liable. Explain.

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

Employers can find themselves tied to criminal activities on the Internet through the actions of their employees.

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?

Discuss the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002.

A major problem concerning the internet is to determine what laws apply to the internet and internet transactions.

Because the internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience, torts involving defamation is a primary concern. Which of the following statements regarding defamation over the internet is false.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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