Exam 14: Information Technology and the Internet

Grant and Shawna developed a new and exciting invention which they called the "Zlackerblogf". They incorporated "Zlackerblogf Industries Ltd." to be responsible for the manufacture and sale of this revolutionary new product. After years of success, they decided to sell their product online. When time came to register "zlackerblogf.com", however, they discovered that the domain name had already been taken by Curlicue Developments Inc., a major competitor. Which of the following is true?

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

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

Employers are particularly vulnerable to the misuse of their computer resources by employees. Discuss.

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

The Ontario Consumer Protection Act requires that the supplier disclose to the consumer, before the consumer enters into an internet agreement, detailed information including which of the following statements:

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

Describe the concept of cybersquatting.

Which of the following statements are relevant to determining the appropriate jurisdiction for litigation arising from online defamation?

Credit cards, debit cards and other forms of electronic money replace negotiable instruments in online transactions.

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

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

With regards to internet transactions, an offer will be accepted and a contract formed as soon as message is sent, and it is received as soon as it arrives on the recipient's computer, even if it is never read.

The case Di Vito v. MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd., involved an employer dismissing an employee for just cause based on a email message. What did the Court find?

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

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

Discuss the problems associated with business and the internet.

In the context of employment and use of the Internet, which of the following is false?

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

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